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[[Image:KoopaTroopRPG.gif|frame|right|A small portion of the '''Koopa Troop''', after their defeat at the hands of the [[Smithy Gang]].]]
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The '''Koopa Troop''' (named as such in ''Super Mario RPG''; also known as the '''Koopa Kingdom''', '''Koopa Clan''', '''Bowser Baddies''' and '''Koopa Pack''' in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'') is a militaristic dictatorship led by [[Bowser]], King of the [[Koopa Troopa|Koopas]]. The Koopa Troop wishes to take over the peaceful [[Mushroom Kingdom]], and, ultimately, the [[Mushroom World|entire world]]. The Koopa Troop has taken over the Mushroom Kingdom multiple times and has even attempted to take over the [[Mushroom World]]. According to [[Kammy Koopa]] in ''[[Paper Mario]]'', the motive for the clan is to have revenge against all who have treated Koopas poorly. However, some of their goals are based entirely on Bowser's own interests.
{{quote|All right, people! Form ranks! [[Jagger]], head of the [[Terrapin|shelled warriors]]! [[Wizakoopa]], master of the [[Magikoopa|hooded sorcerers]]! And last but not least, [[Goomhilde]], grande dame of the groundling [[Goomba]]s! This is our finest moment! Bowser's Minions are invincible! We shall be victorious! The bridge is [[Vista Hill|down]], but we'll find a way to get back [[Bowser's Castle|in]]! Move out, on the double!|Bowser|''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]])}}


The Koopa Troop is nearly unstoppable. Bowser has an almost unlimited supply of [[Goomba]] and Koopa soldiers at his disposal; the Koopa Troop also has an army (with tanks), a navy (with ships), and an air force (with [[airship]]s). Despite having a huge military, the Koopa Troop is continuously defeated by [[Mario]] and his brother [[Luigi]], the heroes of the Mushroom Kingdom, as well as those who assist the [[Mario Bros.]] on their missions to protect the Mushroom Kingdom.
'''Bowser's Minions''', also known as the '''Koopa Clan''',<ref name="TTYD Koopa Clan">{{cite|quote=Mewh heh heh heh heh! You dare scoff at us?! Koopa Clan... FORM UP!|author=[[Kammy Koopa]], during Chapter 5|title=''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)|Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''}}</ref><ref>{{cite|quote=Mario's archrival and the king of the Koopa clan.|author=in-game description for [[Bowser]]|title=''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]''}}</ref> the '''Koopa Troop''',<ref name="SMRPG Koopa Troop">{{cite|quote=This is our finest moment! The Koopa Troop is invincible! We shall be victorious!|author=[[Bowser]], in [[Rose Way]]|title=''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''}}</ref><ref name="BJJ Koopa Troop">{{cite|quote=Let's show 'em what the Koopa Troop can do!|author=[[Bowser Jr.]], in [[Extra Spice]]|title=''[[Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]''}}</ref> the '''Minions''',<ref name="BJJ Minions">{{cite|quote=The great and beloved king of the Minions! Father of Bowser Jr. He possesses more charisma and destructive power than a trillion Marios.|author=In-game description of [[Bowser]] (Melee)|title=''[[Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]''}}</ref> '''Bowser Baddies''',<ref name="M&LSS Bowser Baddies">{{cite|quote=Hmm... Yes, very good... Now all I need are my Baddies... Bowser Baddies!|author=[[Bowser]], in [[Peach's Castle]]|title=''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''}}</ref> the '''Koopa Corps''',<ref name="PM Koopa Corps">{{cite|quote=Koopa Corps. Presents... The 64th Trivia Quiz-Off!!|author[[Mr. Hammer]] at the [[64th Trivia Quiz-Off]]|title=''[[Paper Mario]]''}}</ref> '''Bowser's army''',<ref name="SM64 Bowsers army">{{cite|quote=Unless Mario recovers the Power Stars immediately, the inhabitants of this world will become Bowser's army.|title=''[[Super Mario 64]]'' instruction booklet|publisher=Nintendo|language=en-us|page=5}}</ref> '''Team Bowser''',<ref>{{cite|author=[[Play Nintendo]]|language=en-us|date=May 14, 2022|timestamp=0:27|url=youtu.be/2EzBpsxVU_M?t=27|title=''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury'' – GET THEM GOOMBAS! 💪🍄 {{!}} @Play Nintendo|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=May 30, 2022|quote=Goombas are loyal members of Team Bowser ({{file link|YT Play Nintendo 2022-05-14 screencap Team Bowser.png|Screen capture}})}}</ref> or the '''Turtle Empire''',<ref name="SMB Turtle Empire">{{cite|quote=Soldier of the Turtle Empire, his orders are to find and destroy Mario.|title=''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' instruction booklet|publisher=Nintendo|language=en-us|page=10}}</ref> is the primary antagonistic force of the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'']] franchise. It is an organization of armed forces led by [[Bowser]]. The Minions repeatedly try to conquer the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] and sometimes other areas, with their goals based mainly on Bowser's own interests. Not all members of the Minions are [[Koopa (species)|Koopas]], although they serve as the majority of the members and also have high-ranking roles. According to official character books, the army is led by the Turtle Tribe, with older material indicating the members of Bowser's "royal family" as leaders. In both ''Super Mario Pia'' and ''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|Encyclopedia Super Mario Bros.]]'', the "royal family" term is missing, and in general, the organization of Bowser's army is no longer explained, with the former reconfirming that the Turtle Tribe still leads it. As shown in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'', and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]'', when Bowser is absent, [[Bowser Jr.]] takes leadership of the Minions. It is also implied in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'' that Bowser Jr. has his own army within the Minions.


The main force of the Koopa Troop differs from game to game. [[Koopa Troopa]]s are quite obviously the most intelligent of their widely-used members and [[Magikoopa]]s, [[Hammer Bros.]] and [[Koopatrol]]s are among their elites. Also, strangely, ''[[Yoshi Topsy-Turvy]]'' seems to suggest that [[Fly Guy]]s, who were constantly seen en masse during Bowser's cutscene-illustrated operations, were the Koopa Troop's main soldiers. The ''Yoshi'' series seems to suggest that back while Bowser was a [[Baby Bowser|baby]], the troop's main force mainly consisted of [[Shy Guy|Shy Guys]].
The Koopa forces differ between appearances, though [[Goomba]]s and [[Koopa Troopa]]s consistently appear as the most common and basic troops. There are also many rarer minion types of the Minions, including seemingly elite troops of the organization, such as [[Hammer Bro]]s and [[Magikoopa]]s. Aside from Bowser and Bowser Jr., other notable members have been shown to hold positions of authority and leadership within the organization's hierarchy. The most prominent examples include the [[Koopalings]] (particularly common in the case of the 2D platformers) and [[Kamek]] (especially in the case of the ''Yoshi'' franchise). There is also a trend of species-specific monarchs/chiefs within the Minions who seemingly act as vassals to Bowser, implying a degree of autonomy and sub-hierarchy on a species-level basis; examples of this include [[Goomboss]], [[King Boo]], [[King Bob-omb]], [[Whomp King]], and [[Petey Piranha]].


During the events of ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', Mario eventually joined the Koopa Troop. When Bowser joined Mario's Party at [[Booster Tower]], he made Mario, [[Mallow]] and [[Geno]] honorary members. However, the scene could also be interpreted as Bowser joining Mario, with Bowser's wording of allowing Mario and friends to join the Koopa Troop being a simple way to keep his own pride and avoid joining his arch nemesis. (This is actually implied in ''Super Mario RPG'', which states "or so they're pretending" after it announces that Mario and friends joined the Koopa Troop.)
On some occasions, Bowser has teamed up with others (such as [[Antasma]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'') to achieve a common goal, but in these instances, these characters are not considered part of the Minions.
==History==
===''Super Mario'' series===
[[File:SM3DL W7.png|thumb|300px|Bowser and his minions in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'']]
Bowser's Minions are most well known as the main antagonistic group in the [[Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'' series]], invading various kingdoms under the command of [[Bowser]]. They generally compose the bulk of the enemies that [[Mario]] must defeat, although it is often left unclear if an enemy is part of Bowser's Minions or local to the invaded kingdom, if not both.  


== Supreme Leader ==
Most commonly, Bowser's Minions have invaded the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'', ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', ''[[Super Mario Run]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. Other places invaded by Bowser's Minions include the [[Mushroom World]] (in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''), Dinosaur Land (in ''[[Super Mario World]]''), [[Isle Delfino (in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''), various [[Galaxy|Galaxies]] across the universe (in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''), the [[Sprixie Kingdom]] (in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''), various kingdoms cross the [[Earth]] (in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''), [[Lake Lapcat]] (in ''[[Bowser's Fury]]'') and the [[Flower Kingdom]] (in ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'').


*[[King Bowser]]
''Super Mario Bros.'', ''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels'' and ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' predate the use of "Bowser's Minions" as the term referring to the enemies present in these games, instead using "[[Koopa (species)|Turtle Tribe or Turtle Empire]]" to fill the same role.


== Operatives and Field Agents of the Koopa Troop ==
In ''Super Mario Run'', one of the [[Bonus ? Block#Super Bonus Game events|Weekend Spotlights]] in the Remix 10 mode focuses on Bowser's Minions, with the Super Bonus Game exclusively offering statues of species that are part of Bowser's Minions during these periods.


[[Image:Twilight_town.JPEG|frame|right|The Koopa Troop, led by Bowser and Kammy Koopa, engages the Secret Society of the X-Nauts, led by Lord Crump, in the [[Twilight Town]] plaza.]]
===DIC cartoons===
====''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''====
[[File:Koopa Pack.jpg|thumb|150px|left|The Koopa Pack in "[[Raiders of the Lost Mushroom]]"]]
In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'', the enemies under the command of King Koopa are often referred to as the '''Koopa Pack''', although it seems to be used interchangeably between generic minions of King Koopa and a core group consisting of King Koopa, [[Mouser]], [[Tryclyde]], and a single Koopa Troopa. On one occasion, they also went by '''Koopa Troopers''' and '''Team Koopa'''. In the show, all of the members (except for King Koopa) are somewhat unintelligent. In "[[Raiders of the Lost Mushroom]]," Mouser, Tryclyde, and Koopa Troopa said that stealing is wrong, which made King Koopa (or [[King Koopa's alter egos#Kolonel von Koop|Kolonel von Koop]] as he was called) angrily hit them with a whip and say that bad guys are supposed to steal.


=== Major Members ===
====''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''====
* [[Koopalings]]
In ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', Bowser's Minions appear as recurring characters, the most frequent being the [[Sledge Bro]]s, [[Boomerang Bro]]s, and [[Paragoomba]]s.
** [[Bowser Jr]] (second-in-command, heir to the Koopa Troop throne)
** [[Larry Koopa]]
** [[Lemmy Koopa]]
** [[Iggy Koopa]]
** [[Wendy O. Koopa]]
** [[Morton Koopa Jr.]]
** [[Roy Koopa]]
** [[Ludwig Von Koopa]]
* [[Kamek]]
* [[Kammy Koopa]]
* [[King Boo]]
* [[Petey Piranha]]


=== Notable Members ===
===''Yoshi'' franchise===
* [[False Bowser]]
Like in the mainline ''Super Mario'' platformers, the troop appears as the main enemies in the [[Yoshi (franchise)|''Yoshi'' franchise]] and is led by [[Baby Bowser]], who is cared for by [[Kamek]]. Kamek sends his [[Toady|Toad]]ies to steal [[Baby Mario]] or the other babies from [[Yoshi]] and the other [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]s as they adventure through [[Yoshi's Island (location)|Yoshi's Island]] to save [[Baby Luigi]], and the [[stork]] from the troop and help the baby brothers reunite with each other. The Yoshis also need to get them to their parents' house and help the stork in his baby delivering duties. The Yoshis and Yoshi himself defeated the troop through the use of eggs, while also jumping and ground-pounding on them. The composition of the troop follows somewhat different trends in the ''Yoshi'' franchise than the mainline ''Super Mario'' platformers. For example, [[Shy Guy]]s appear as the most commonly encountered and basic enemy in the Koopa Troop instead of Goombas and Koopa Troopas.
* [[Boom Boom]]
* [[Big Boo]]
* [[Reznor]]
* [[Octopot]]
* [[Jagger]] (former member; deserter)
* [[Dr. Topper]]
* [[Burt the Bashful]]
* [[Salvo the Slime]]
* [[Bigger Boo]]
* [[Roger the Potted Ghost]]
* [[Prince Froggy]] (former member; deserter)
* [[Naval Piranha]]
* [[Marching Milde]]
* [[Hookbill the Koopa]]
* [[Sluggy the Unshaven]]
* [[Tap-Tap the Red Nose]]
* [[Raphael the Raven]] (former member; deserter)
* [[Tap-Tap the Golden]]
* [[Cloud N. Candy]]
* [[Inviso]]
* [[Cloudjin]]
* [[Don Bongo]]
* [[Big Bob-omb]]
* [[Whomp King]]
* [[Eyerok]]
* [[Goomboss]]/Goomba King
* [[Chief Chilly]]
* [[Big Mr. I]]
* [[Chill Bully]]
* [[Fwoosh]]
* [[Bowser's Castle]] (''[[Mario Teaches Typing 2]]'' only, in which it takes on an anthropomorphic role)
* [[Koopa Bros.]]
* [[Tutankoopa]]
* [[Tubba Blubba]]
* [[Tubba Blubba's Heart]]
* [[Gourmet Guy]]
* [[General Guy]] (because of General Guy's high power over Shy Guys, it is unclear how high ranking he is in the Koopa Troop, especially as he only appears in one game)
* [[Lava Piranha]]
* [[Lakilester]] (former member; traitor)
* [[Huff N. Puff]]
* [[Crystal King]]
* [[Gooper Blooper]]
* [[Phantamanta]]
* [[Cheep-Cheep Pufferfish]]
* [[Mummipokey]]
* [[Cheepskipper]]
* [[Mega Goomba]]
* [[Lakithunder]]
* [[Private Koopa]]
* [[Johnson (Koopa)|Johnson]]
* [[Gary (Goomba)|Gary]]
* [[Mega Koopa]]
* [[King Tut]]
* [[Mr. Hammer]]
* [[Spikey Tom]]
* [[Burt Bros.]]
* [[Gilbert the Gooey]]
* [[Hector the Reflector]]
* [[Big Bungee Piranha]]
* [[Bessie Bass]]
* [[Priscilla the Peckish]]
* [[Six-Face Sal]]
* [[Big Guy the Stilted]]
* [[Moltz the Very Goonie]]
* [[King Kaliente]]
* [[Bouldergeist]]
* [[Kamella]]


===Temporary Members===
===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
* [[Mario]]  
During ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', [[Bowser's Castle|Bowser's Keep]] is invaded by the [[Smithy Gang]] via [[Exor]]. By the time Bowser is met at [[Booster Tower]], there are no more remaining Minions by his side. He claims that [[Mario]], [[Mallow]], and [[Geno]] are active members when he joins the party (although it is heavily implied that he did this so he can avoid the humiliation of having to ask for their help).
* [[Mallow]]  
* [[Geno]]  


=== Members in Other Media ===
===''Paper Mario'' series===
Bowser's Minions play varying roles in the ''Paper Mario'' franchise. In particular, during the events of the first game, Bowser dispatched them to halt Mario's attempts at restoring the Star Spirits. Aside from this, they also engaged in some side-activities such as holding a [[64th Trivia Quiz-Off|game show]], where they are referred to as ''Koopa Corps'', with Peach acting as a contestant, and one [[Spiked Goomba]] even managed to use the castle armory as a makeshift shop for Mario and his party. In [[Bowser's Castle]] and [[Princess Peach's Castle]], they are primarily represented by [[Koopatrol]]s, [[Hammer Bro]]s., and blue [[Magikoopa]]s, occasionally joined by others.


* [[Flaky]]
In ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', they are known as the ''Koopa Clan''. Bowser summons them to confront the X-Nauts led by [[Lord Crump]] in [[Twilight Town]], as the latter was trying to find the [[Superbombomb]]. This quickly turned largely to fighting over the [[Crystal Star]]s, however, with the conflict ending abruptly soon after; when the Superbombomb failed to detonate upon hitting Bowser, he then unleashed a plume of flame breath that inadvertently set it off and wiped out both sides. From this point onwards, the Koopa soldiers can be found in [[Rogueport Underground]], attempting to excavate the area for Crystal Stars. Once again, they are represented by Koopatrols, Hammer Bros., and blue Magikoopas.
* [[Clawgrip]]
* [[Brutius Maximus Grouchimus]] (former member; seemingly reformed)
* [[Tryclyde]]
* [[Fryguy]]
* [[Tyrannosaurus Twins]]
* [[Piranha Sue]] (former member; expulsed)
* [[Iggy (movie character)|Iggy]] (former member; traitor)
* [[Spike (character)|Spike]] (former member; traitor)
* [[Lena]]
* [[Mouser (character)|Mouser]]


== Soldiers of the Koopa Troop ==
In ''Super Paper Mario'', Bowser gives a morale-raising speech as part of preparations to invade Peach's castle, completely unaware that she had already been abducted by an unknown third party until the Mario Bros. confront and accuse him of kidnapping her. However, neither he nor the rest of the troop could act on this information before the one responsible for her abduction, [[Count Bleck]], proceeded to capture them as well as Luigi. Bowser's minions later attended a "wedding" helmed by Count Bleck and his majordomo [[Nastasia]], with Bowser eagerly wishing to marry Peach, while Peach was forced via hypnosis on Nastasia's part to accept the proposal. However, this turned out to have been done in order for Bleck to create the [[Chaos Heart]] to wipe out all existence due to grief. A [[Hammer Bro]] captain and [[Koopa Troopa]] named Private Koopa attempted to aid Peach in escaping while two Goombas (one named Gary) coerced Luigi into helping them escape; however, Nastasia thwarted the escape attempts by brainwashing the captain, Private, and Gary, while the other Goomba cowardly defected to her side. Although Peach ended up escaping due to [[Dimentio|unknown factors]], Luigi was successfully brainwashed into becoming [[Mr. L]] by Nastasia. Bowser and presumably any remaining minions who hadn't been brainwashed by Nastasia were then dispatched to [[The Bitlands]], where they had a brief run-in with Mario and the escaped Peach. After being defeated in a brawl by his nemesis, Bowser agreed to aid Mario in stopping Count Bleck (as his plan of destroying all existence would obviously prevent any chance at Bowser conquering the world); he then had his minions hold down the fort, although it was implied that they intended to use Bowser's departure to hold a party in his absence.
* [[Bigger Boo]]
* [[Bob-omb]]
* [[Boo]]
* [[Bony Beetle]]
* [[Boomerang Bros.]]
* [[Buzzy Beetle]]
* [[Clubba]]
* [[Dr. Freezegood]]
* [[Dry Bones]]
* [[Goomba]]
* [[Hammer Bros.]]
* [[Kinklink]]
* [[Koopa Troopa]]
* [[Koopatrol]]
* [[Lakitu]]
* [[Magikoopa]]
* [[Marching Milde]]
* [[Monty Mole]]
* [[Paratroopa]]
* [[Piranha Plant]]
* [[Pokey]]
* [[Rex]]
* [[Ruff Puff]]
* [[Shy Guy Army]]
* [[Shy Guy]]
* [[Spiny]]
* [[Terrapin]]
* [[Whomp]]
* [[Human]]


== Villainous Plans ==
In ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'' and ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'', Bowser's Minions follow Bowser's orders, despite him being under the [[black paint]]'s control in the latter game. However, the troops form a truce with Mario during ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'', due to [[King Olly]]'s plans threatening them both.
===All media===
* Kidnapping and marrying [[Princess Peach]].
* Taking over the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]
* Stealing the [[Mushroom World]]'s [[Mushroom King|kings']] magic wands and turning them into animals.
* Trapping [[Yoshi]]'s friends in eggs.
* Taking over the Mushroom World.
* Defeating [[Mario]]


=== Cartoons ===
===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
* Stealing the supply of Spaghetti Sauce in [[Car Land]].
[[File:MLSS Bowser Baddie Sprite.png|frame|left]]
* Warping monuments from the [[Real World]] and into [[Dark Land]].
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', a [[Koopa Cruiser crew|group]] of troops in the '''Bowser Baddies''' man the [[Koopa Cruiser]]. Bowser mistakes [[Luigi]] as an eager recruit, and takes him along Mario's quest to reclaim Princess Peach's voice from the [[Beanbean Kingdom]], but the Baddies and their King are swiftly dealt with by [[Cackletta]] and [[Fawful]]. After [[Bowletta|Cackletta possesses Bowser's body]], she takes control of his castle and the Koopa Troop to destroy the Beanbean Kingdom, but the Mario Bros. stop her. The [[Nintendo 3DS]] remake of the game, ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'', adds a story mode that focuses exclusively on Bowser's troops. In it, they are dubbed '''Bowser's Minions''' in the English localization, despite the original references to the "Bowser Baddies" remaining. During this story mode, the troops, led by [[Captain Goomba (Mario & Luigi series)|Captain Goomba]], set out to reunite and recruit all the troop members, and eventually rescue Bowser. The remake also shows that Bowletta duped the Koopa Troop, including the [[Koopalings]], into fighting for her and impeding the Mario Bros. by faking Bowser's return.
* Taking over [[America]].
* Brainwashing the people of [[Dinosaur Land]] into bringing them Mario.


=== Games ===
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', the crew of the Koopa Cruiser make a second appearance, albeit in the past, as Baby Bowser has the Cruiser pick up the adult and baby Mario brothers after their initial loss to the [[Shroob]]s.
* Kidnapping Baby Luigi and trying to kidnap Baby Mario to prevent them from defeating Bowser in the future.
* Kidnapping babies to find the seven star children in order for Bowser to rule the universe.
* Using the Power Stars to trap Peach and the Mushroom citizens in the castle walls.
* Kidnapping Mario and Luigi
* Stealing the Star Rod and imprisoning the Star Spirits.
* Stealing Cobalt Shards
* Collecting the [[Crystal Star]]s.
* Taking over [[Flower Fields]] after blocking out [[the Sun]] from shining.
* Try to ruining the vacations of [[Mario]] and Co. in [[Mario Party 7]]
* Ruining [[Mario]]'s vacation on [[Isle Delfino|Delfino Island]] and [[Shadow Mario|framing Mario]]
* Creating a New Galaxy under Bowser's rule.
* Stealing the [[Music Keys]] in order to cure Bowser's tone deafness.
* Stealing [[Donkey Kong]]'s [[Banana Hoard]] in order to lure him into a trap and turn him into a [[Trophy]]


== Weapons Used ==
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'', Bowser's Minions are shown to be split into different divisions (the Goomba unit, the [[Shy Guy]] unit, the Koopa unit, the [[Bob-omb]] unit and the Magikoopa unit), similarly to their appearance in ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'', as evidenced when Fawful shows Bowser his captured soldiers. As Bowser rescues his soldiers, he is able to use them as [[Brawl Attack]]s, for example, [[Shy Guy Squad|using a squadron of Shy Guys to sling Bowser forward to the enemy]]. The [[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey|remake]] of this game once again features a story mode where the minions are controlled, this time led by [[Bowser Jr.]], who sets out to cure the Minions of their own case of the [[blorbs]] in Bowser's absence.
===All media===
* [[Airship]]s
* [[Koopa Clown Car]]


===Games===
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
* [[Bowser???]]
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Bowser's Minions form part of the [[Subspace Army]], commanded by Bowser, [[Ganondorf]], and [[Wario]]. Although the group is led by [[Master Hand]], it is later revealed that he is being used by [[Tabuu]] in order to trick the three commanders into enveloping the [[World of Trophies]] into [[Subspace (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|Subspace]].
* [[Crystal Bit]]s
* [[Magic Paintbrush]]
* [[Koopa Cruiser]]
* [[Power Platform]]
* [[Puff-Puff Machine]]
* [[Toy Tank]]


===Cartoons===
===''Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition''===
* [[Doomsub]]
In ''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]'', some members of Bowser's Minions, especially those accidentally trapped inside [[Baddie Block]]s, fight alongside Mario and Luigi to stop Bowser from abusing the power of the [[Orb (Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition)|Orbs]].
* [[Sinister Star]]
* [[Moon Man Koopa's Spaceship]]
* [[Power Pendant]]
* [[Mega Mechanasaur]]


== Hideouts/Locations ==
===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
* [[Bianco Hills]] - Petey Piranha's
{{quote|My army! [[Koopa Troopa|Koopa]]s! [[Goomba]]s! Whatever [[Spiny|those things]] are!|Bowser|The Super Mario Bros. Movie}}
* [[Big Boo's Haunt]] - Big Boo's
[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie#Bowser's army|Bowser's army]] plays a prominent role in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'', starting with their invasion of the [[Snow Kingdom (The Super Mario Bros. Movie)|Snow Kingdom]], and obtaining the Super Star in its castle. The army is led by the [[Koopa General]], taking orders from Bowser, with [[Kamek]] serving as his adviser.
* [[Bowser's Castle]] (aka Bowser's Keep or Castle Koopa) - Bowser's home and the Koopa Troop's base of operations
* [[Bowser's Dark Matter Plant]] - Bowser's
* [[Bowser's Galaxy Reactor]] - Bowser's
* [[Bowser's Star Reactor]] - Bowser's
* [[Bowser Jr.'s Airship Armada]] - Bowser Jr.'s
* [[Bowser Jr.'s Lava Reactor]] - Bowser Jr.'s and King Kaliente's
* [[Bowser Jr.'s Robot Reactor]] - Bowser Jr.'s
* [[Cloudy Climb]] - Huff N. Puff's
* [[Corona Mountain]] - Bowser and Bowser Jr.'s
* [[Crystal Palace]] - Crystal King's
* [[Deep Dark Galaxy]] - Kamella's
* [[Desert Land]] (aka Desert Hill) - Morton Koopa Jr.'s
* [[Dry Dry Ruins]] - Tutankoopa's
* [[Giant Land]] (aka Big Island)- Iggy Koopa's
* [[Ghostly Galaxy]]- Bouldergeist
* [[Good Egg Galaxy]] - King Kaliente's
* [[Goomba Road]] - Goomba Bros.' and Goomba King's
* [[Grass Land]] - Larry Koopa's
* [[Hotel Delfino]] - King Boo's
* [[Ice Land]] (aka Iced Land)- Lemmy Koopa's
* [[Koopa Bros. Fortress]] - Koopa Bros.'
* [[Mt. Lavalava]] - Lava Piranha's
* [[Noki Bay]] - Gooper Blooper's
* [[Pipe Land]] (aka Pipe Maze)- Ludwig Von Koopa's
* [[Ricco Harbor]] - Gooper Blooper's
* [[Seaside]] - Wendy O. Koopa's
* [[Shy Guy's Toy Box]] - General Guy's
* [[Sky Land]] (aka The Land & Sky)- Roy Koopa's
* [[Space Junk Galaxy]] - Kamella's
* [[Toy Time Galaxy]]- Mecha Bowser's
* [[Tubba Blubba's Castle]] - Tubba Blubba's
* [[Windy Mill]] - Tubba Blubba's Heart's


== Subsidiaries ==
==Profiles==
===''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe''===
*'''North American website bio:''' ''As if Bowser wasn’t bad enough! Now Bowser Jr. and the Koopalings are on the move, and they’ll use every dirty trick in the book to stop Mario and his friends from reaching Princess Peach’s castle!''


* [[Shy Guy Army]]
===''Mario & Luigi: Brothership''===
* [[Koopalings]]
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== Foes Faced ==
==Members==
===Primary leadership===
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SMBW Bowser Artwork.png|[[Bowser]]
Baby Bowser YI.png|[[Baby Bowser]] ([[Yoshi (franchise)|''Yoshi'']] franchise)
Dry Bowser Artwork.png|[[Dry Bowser]]
SMBW Bowser Jr Artwork 1.png|[[Bowser Jr.]] (heir)<ref>{{cite|quote=That punk will eventually be our boss!" "Yeah, but for now we still report to Bowser|author=[[Roy]] and [[Wendy]], during the game's intro|title=''[[Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]''}}</ref>
NSMBW Koopalings Group Artwork.jpg|[[Koopalings]]
MPS Kamek Artwork.png|[[Kamek]] (advisor)<ref>{{cite|quote=A legendary magician and trusted adviser to Bowser. For some reason he’s recently taken up cleaning as a hobby.|author=Kamek's description|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20200628154904/https://papermario.nintendo.com/story/|title=''Paper Mario: The Origami King'' official website|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}</ref>
SSBU Kammy Koopa.png|[[Kammy Koopa]] (same role as Kamek)
Koopa General.png|[[Koopa General]] (general)
</gallery>


* [[Admiral Bobbery]]
===Seized leadership===
* [[Barry]]
<gallery>
* [[Bombette]]
SMB2 Snifit 1.png|[[Snifit#Nintendo Comics System|Snifit]]
* [[Bonechill]]
Smithy Alternate Render.png|[[Smithy]]
* [[Boomer]]
SMRPG NS Boomer.png|[[Boomer (Super Mario RPG)|Boomer]]
* [[Bow]]
Bowletta Art - MLSS.png|[[Bowletta]]
* [[Brobot]]
CountBleck2 SPM.png|[[Count Bleck]]
* [[Brobot L-Type]]
SPM Nastasia.png|[[Nastasia]]
* [[Cackletta]]
SSBU Tabuu Spirit.png|[[List of Super Smash Bros. series bosses#Tabuu|Tabuu]]
* [[Carrie]]
Fawful artwork MLBiS.png|[[Fawful]]
* [[Count Bleck]]
Midbus Artwork - Mario and Luigi BiS.png|[[Midbus]]
* [[Count Bleck's Army]]
PMTOK King Olly Artwork.png|[[King Olly]]
* [[King Croacus IV]]
Cursa.png|[[Cursa]]
* [[Cudge]]
</gallery>
* [[Dimentio]]
* [[Dottie]]
* [[Fawful]]
* [[Fleep]]
* [[Francis]]
* [[FLUDD]]
* [[Flurrie]]
* [[Goombario]]
* [[Goombella]]
* [[Lakilester]]
* [[Lakilulu]]
* [[Kooper]]
* [[Koops]]
* [[Lord Crump]]
* [[Luigi]]
* [[Mario]]
* [[Mimi]]
* [[Mr. L]]
* [[Ms. Mowz]]
* [[O'Chunks]]
* [[Parakarry]]
* [[Princess Peach Toadstool]]
* [[Shroob#Shroob Creatures|Shroobified enemies]]
* [[Shroob]]s
* [[Slim]]
* [[Smithy Gang]]
* [[Star Spirits|The Seven Star Spirits]]
* [[Super Dimentio]]
* [[Sushie]]
* [[Tippi]]
* [[Thoreau]]
* [[Thudley]]
* [[Toad (character)|Toad]]
* [[Toadette]]
* [[Toadsworth]]
* [[Twink]]
* [[Vivian]]
* [[Watt]]
* [[Secret Society of the X-Nauts|X-Naut]]s
* [[Yoshi]]
* [[Yoshi (kid)]]


== Appearances in Other Media ==
===Secondary leadership===
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ArmyHammerBro.png|[[Army Hammer Bro]]
Baron Brrr.png|[[Baron Brrr]]
SM64 Big Boo Artwork.png|[[Big Boo (character)|Big Boo]]
Blizzaurus.png|[[Blizzaurus]]
DMW-BoomBoom.png|[[Boom Boom]]
King Brolder SM3DW.png|[[Boss Brolder]]
NSMBU Boss Sumo Bro Artwork.png|[[Boss Sumo Bro]]
Bouldergeist SMG.png|[[Bouldergeist]]
SMG Bugaboom Artwork.png|[[Bugaboom]]
MLSS+BM Art - Captain Boo.png|[[Captain Boo]]
MQCaptainGoomba.png|[[Captain Goomba (Mario & Luigi series)|Captain Goomba]]
MLSS+BM Art - Captain Koopa Troopa.png|[[Captain Koopa Troopa]]
MLSS+BM Art - Captain Shy Guy.png|[[Captain Shy Guy (Mario & Luigi series)|Captain Shy Guy]]
NSMBDS Cheepskipper Render.png|[[Cheepskipper]]
SM64DS Chief Chilly.png|[[Chief Chilly]]
M&LBIS Corporal Paraplonk.png|[[Corporal Paraplonk]]
Fang Boss.png|[[Count Fang]]
Crystal King.png|[[Crystal King]]
KingTut.png|[[Egyptian Koopa]]
PM General Guy Artwork.png|[[General Guy]]
Giantkamek.png|[[Giant Kamek]]
Glamdozer Artwork - Super Mario Galaxy 2.png|[[Glamdozer]]
Goomba King.png|[[Goomboss]]
Gooper Blooper SMS.png|[[Gooper Blooper]]
Hisstocrat.png|[[Hisstocrat]]
Hoo SPP.png|[[Hoo]]
SMW2 HookbilltheKoopa.jpg|[[Hookbill the Koopa]]
PM Huff N Puff Artwork.png|[[Huff N. Puff]]
Kamella SMG.png|[[Kamella]]
DMW-KingBobOmb.png|[[King Bob-omb]]
Mario Party Star Rush King Boo.png|[[King Boo]]
YNI King Clawdaddy.png|[[King Clawdaddy]]
KingKa-Thunk artwork.png|[[King Ka-thunk]]
KingKalienteProfile.png|[[King Kaliente]]
King Lakitu Artwork.png|[[King Lakitu]]
SMG Kingfin Artwork.png|[[Kingfin]]
YWW Knot-Wing the Koopa.jpg|[[Knot-Wing the Koopa]]
Koopa bros.png|[[Koopa Bros.]]
MP6 KoopaKid.jpg|[[Koopa Kid]]
NSMB Lakithunder Model.png|[[Lakithunder]]
Lava Piranha.png|[[Lava Piranha]]
Major Burrows Artwork.png|[[Major Burrows]]
MegaGoomba.png|[[Mega Goomba (boss)|Mega Goomba]]
BossGoombaPMSS.png|[[Megasparkle Goomba]]
Mollosque-Lanceur Artwork SMO.jpg|[[Mollusque-Lanceur]]
MontyTank.png|[[Monty Tank]]
BossblobArtwork.jpg|[[Motley Bossblob]]
SMBSSMouser.jpg|[[Mouser]]
NSMBMummipokeyModel.png|[[Mummipokey]]
SMW2 NavalPiranha.jpg|[[Naval Piranha]]
PMCS Petea Piranha.png|[[Petea Piranha]]
MPSR Petey Piranha.png|[[Petey Piranha]]
Piranha Sue.png|[[Piranha Sue]]
SMP Pom Pom.png|[[Pom Pom]]
MariovsPufferfish.png|[[Porcupuffer (boss)|Porcupuffer]]
PrinceBully SM3DW.png|[[Prince Bully]]
SMG2 Artwork Prince Pikante.png|[[Prince Pikante]]
M&LBIS Private Goomp.png|[[Private Goomp]]
YNI Punkey the Pokey Prince2.png|[[Punkey the Pokey Prince]]
Reznors.png|[[Reznor]]
Ruined Dragon Artwork SMO.jpg|[[Ruined Dragon]]
M&LBIS Sergeant Guy.png|[[Sergeant Guy]]
Shogun of Skewers.png|[[Shogun of Skewers]]
TarantoxSMG.png|[[Tarantox]]
Topmaniac.png|[[Topmaniac]]
TowerPowerPokeyFullBody.png|[[Tower Power Pokey]]
CartoonTryclyde.jpg|[[Tryclyde]]
PM Tutankoopa Artwork.png|[[Tutankoopa]]
PM Tubba Blubba Artwork.png|[[Tubba Blubba]]
DMW-WhompKing.png|[[Whomp King]]
Wiggler SMS.png|[[Wiggler (Super Mario Sunshine)|Wiggler]]
SMRPG NS Magikoopa.png|[[Wizakoopa]]
WizardheimerBobomb.jpg|[[Wizenheimer]]
</gallery>
</div>


[[Image: Koopa Pack.jpg|thumb|right|The '''Koopa Pack'''.]]
===Other notable members===
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YIDS Bessie Bass Sprite.png|[[Bessie Bass]]
Big Beanie Artwork - Yoshi's New Island.png|[[Big Beanie]]
YIDS Big Bungee Piranha.png|[[Big Bungee Piranha]]
BigBurtBros1.png|[[Big Burt Bros.]]
YIDS Big Guy the Stilted.png|[[Big Guy the Stilted]]
Big Lantern Ghost.png|[[Big Lantern Ghost]]
YWW Big Montgomery.jpg|[[Big Montgomery]]
SMW2 BiggerBoo.png|[[Bigger Boo]]
PMTOK Bobby.png|[[Bob-omb (Paper Mario: The Origami King)|Bob-omb]]
Main Boss 2 Bunson the Hot Dog.png|[[Bunson the Hot Dog]]
YCW Burt The Ball.png|[[Burt the Ball]]
Burt.png|[[Burt the Bashful]]
PMBuzzar.png|[[Buzzar]]
CartoonClawgrip.jpg|[[Clawgrip]]
YS Cloud N Candy Artwork.png|[[Cloud N. Candy]]
Cloudjin.png|[[Cloudjin]]
Crinkle Goomba art.png|[[Crinkle Goomba]]
DinoPiranha.png|[[Dino Piranha]]
Don Bongo.png|[[Don Bongo]]
CartoonFryguyTwo.jpg|[[Fryguy]]
YNI Furious Fred de Fillet.png|[[Furious Fred de Fillet]]
YIDS Gilbert the Gooey.png|[[Gilbert the Gooey]]
SMG2 Artwork Gobblegut.png|[[Gobblegut]]
YIDS Hector the Reflector.png|[[Hector the Reflector]]
Yoshis Story Inviso.png|[[Inviso]]
Marchmilde.png|[[Marching Milde]]
Main Boss 3 Miss Cluck the Insincere.png|[[Miss Cluck the Insincere]]
Mizzter Blizzard PMSS.png|[[Mizzter Blizzard]]
Moltz YIDS.png|[[Moltz the Very Goonie]]
Monty Mole SMS.png|[[Monty Mole]]
MrGeary.jpg|[[Mr. Geary]]
Peewee.png|[[Peewee Piranha]]
SMS Phantamanta.png|[[Phantamanta]]
YIDS Priscilla the Peckish.png|[[Priscilla the Peckish]]
PMCS Red Shy Guy.png|[[Red Shy Guy (character)|Red Shy Guy]]
SMW2 RogerthePottedGhost.jpg|[[Roger the Potted Ghost]]
Rollodillo Artwork - Super Mario Galaxy 2.png|[[Rollodillo]]
SMW2 SalvotheSlime.jpg|[[Salvo the Slime]]
YIDS Six-Face Sal.png|[[Six-Face Sal]]
SMW2 SluggytheUnshaven.jpg|[[Sluggy the Unshaven]]
SnifbergtheUnfeeling.jpg|[[Snifberg the Unfeeling]]
Sorbetti Profile 2.png|[[Sorbetti]]
Spike the Piranha splash.png|[[Spike the Piranha]]
SMG2 Artwork Squizzard.png|[[Squizzard]]
SuperteamMS.png|[[Super Team]]
Tap-tap the golden.png|[[Tap-Tap the Golden]]
SMW2 Tap-TaptheRedNose.jpg|[[Tap-Tap the Red Nose]]
PMCS Shy Bandit.png|[[The Shy Bandit]]
TheTinCanCondor.jpg|[[Tin-Can Condor]]
VampaWhite.jpg|[[Vampa White]]
YarrctopusYCW.png|[[Yarrctopus]]
</gallery>
</div>


In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'', the creatures under the command of King Koopa were often referred to by the Koopa Pack and on one occasion, '''Koopa Troopers''' and '''Team Koopa'''; though in later episodes of ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'', the name Koopa Pack seemed to be used interchangeably between generic minions of King Koopa and a subsidiary group consisting of King Koopa, [[Mouser (character)|Mouser]], [[Tryclyde]] and a single, unnamed Koopa Troopa. Additionally, the battle cry of the Koopa Pack, which was often yelled by King Koopa, was "Koopa Pack, attack!".
===Former members===
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DrTopper SMRPG.png|[[Dr. Topper]]
Froggy.jpg|[[Froggy]]
SMRPG NS Goomba.png|[[Goomhilde]]
PM Gourmet Guy.png|[[Gourmet Guy]]
SMRPG NS Terrapin.png|[[Jagger]]
Paper Mario Lakilester Artwork.png|[[Lakilester]]
RavenBig.jpg|[[Raphael the Raven]]
</gallery>
</div>


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===Temporary-and-honorary members-and-allies===
<gallery>
Clyde.jpg|[[Crime Wave Clyde]]<br>(''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'')
MvDK NS Mario.png|[[Mario]]<br>(''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'', ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'')
SMBW Peach Artwork.png|[[Princess Peach]]<br>(''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'', ''Super Paper Mario'', ''Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope'')
SMRPG NS Mallow (no shadow).png|[[Mallow]]<br>(''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'')
SMRPG NS Geno (no shadow).png|[[Geno]]<br>(''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'')
Foreman Spike (Mario Character Encyclopedia).png|[[Foreman Spike]]<br>(''[[Wrecking Crew '98]]'')
SMPWario.png|[[Wario]]<br>(''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'')
SuperMarioParty Waluigi.png|[[Waluigi]]<br>(''Mario Power Tennis'')
SmashBros Emblem.png|[[Subspace Army]]<br>(''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'')
MyS emblem Eggman.png|[[Dr. Eggman|Eggman Empire]]<br>(''[[Mario & Sonic (series)|Mario & Sonic]]'' series)
MPSS Luigi.png|[[Luigi]]<br>(''Super Paper Mario'', ''Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope'')
Starlow 2 BISDX.png|[[Starlow]]<br>(''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'', ''Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser'')
Antasma Artwork - Mario & Luigi Dream Team.png|[[Antasma]]<br>(''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'')
MLSS+BM Art - Prince Peasley.png|[[Prince Peasley]]<br>(''Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser'')
SpawnyRabbid.png|[[Spawny]]<br>(''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'')
MLBISBJJKoopaParatroopaTrio.png|[[Koopa Paratroopa Trio]]<br>(''[[Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]'')
SMBW Nabbit.png|[[Nabbit]]<br>(''Bowser Jr.'s Journey'')
PMTOK Olivia Artwork 2.png|[[Olivia]]<br>(''Paper Mario: The Origami King'')
MRSoH Rabbid Mario artwork.png|[[Rabbid Mario]]<br>(''Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope'')
MRSoH Rabbid Luigi artwork.png|[[Rabbid Luigi]]<br>(''Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope'')
MRSoH Rabbid Peach.png|[[Rabbid Peach]]<br>(''Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope'')
MRSoH Rabbid Rosalina artwork.png|[[Rabbid Rosalina]]<br>(''Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope'')
MRSoH Edge artwork.png|[[Edge]]<br>(''Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope'')
</gallery>


{{Mario Villains}}
===Lesser troops===
{{RPG Villains}}
{{see also|List of enemies}}
{{subspacearmy}}
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!style="background:lightgray"|[[Koopa (species)|Koopa]]s
|-
|[[File:Paratroopart.png|x100px|link=Koopa Paratroopa]] [[File:Magikoopa Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|x150px|link=Magikoopa]] [[File:NSMBU Lakitu Artwork.png|x110px|link=Lakitu]] [[File:DMW-ParaBeetle.png|x50px|link=Para-Beetle]] [[File:Para Dry Bones Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|x90px|link=Parabones]] [[File:SMPToadyModel.png|x90px|link=Toady]]<br>[[File:SuperMarioParty KoopaTroopa.png|x100px|bottom|link=Koopa Troopa]] [[File:DMW-DryBones.png|x100px|bottom|link=Dry Bones]] [[File:NSMBU Buzzy Beetle Artwork.png|x60px|bottom|link=Buzzy Beetle]] [[File:NSMBU Hammer Bro Artwork.png|x100px|bottom|link=Hammer Bro]] [[File:MKT Artwork BoomerangBro.png|x100px|bottom|link=Boomerang Bro]] [[File:MKT Artwork FireBro.png|x100px|bottom|link=Fire Bro]] [[File:MKT Artwork IceBro.png|x100px|bottom|link=Ice Bro]] [[File:Shova (render) - SMBW.png|x110px|bottom|link=Shova]] [[File:Spike - Mario Party 10.png|x75px|bottom|link=Spike]] [[File:Spiny Artwork - New Super Mario Bros. 2.png|x60px|bottom|link=Spiny]] [[File:SledgebrosNSMBW.png|x115px|bottom|link=Sledge Bro]] [[File:MKT Artwork CharginChuck.png|x110px|bottom|link=Chargin' Chuck]] [[File:NSMBU Sumo Bro Artwork.png|x110px|bottom|link=Sumo Bro]] [[File:DMW-Mechakoopa.png|x100px|bottom|link=Mechakoopa]]
|-
|The Koopas are a diverse group of turtle-like creatures that make up the majority of Bowser's Minions - Bowser himself being one of them. There are many varieties, each with their own special abilities. Many hide in their shells after they are attacked.
|-
!style="background:lightgray"|[[Goomba]]s and related
|-
|[[File:ParagoombaNSMBU.png|x100px|link=Paragoomba]] [[File:SMG2 Octoboo Artwork.png|x80px|link=Octoboo]] [[File:SMS Winged Strollin Stu Artwork.png|x80px|link=Winged Strollin' Stu]]<br>[[File:SMBW Goomba.png|x75px|bottom|link=Goomba]] [[File:Goombrat MPSR solo.png|x75px|bottom|link=Goombrat]] [[File:Galoomba - Mario Party 10.png|x75px|bottom|link=Galoomba]] [[File:Bone Goomba.png|x75px|bottom|link=Bone Goomba]] [[File:DMW-Octoomba.png|x100px|bottom|link=Octoomba]] [[File:Octoguysmg.png|x90px|bottom|link=Octoguy]] [[File:SMS Strollin Stu Artwork.png|x75px|bottom|link=Strollin' Stu]] [[File:Mini Goomba Icon SMO.png|x40px|bottom|link=Mini Goomba]] [[File:Burrbo Icon SMO.png|x85px|bottom|link=Burrbo]]
|-
|The Goombas are small, usually mushroom-like creatures that betrayed the Mushroom Kingdom for Bowser's Minions. They are usually among the simplest of the enemies, simply walking forwards to attack and being defeated with a single hit.
|-
!style="background:lightgray"|[[Piranha Plant]]s and related
|-
|[[File:Piranhapestart.jpg|x60px|link=Piranha Pest]]<br>[[File:PiranhaPlantSM3DL.png|x100px|bottom|link=Piranha Plant]] [[File:Venus Fire Trap Artwork - Super Mario 3D Land.png|x80px|bottom|link=Fire Piranha Plant]] [[File:Chompweed SMRPG.png|x75px|bottom|link=Nipper Plant]] [[File:SMBW Singing Piranha Plants Artwork.png|x110px|bottom|link=Trottin' Piranha Plant]] [[File:Bone Piranha Plant.png|x130px|bottom|link=Bone Piranha Plant]] [[File:Melon Piranha Plant model SMBW.png|x100px|bottom|link=Melon Piranha Plant]] [[File:Spiny Piranha Plant Galaxy.png|x120px|bottom|link=Spiny Piranha Plant]] [[File:Piranha Creeper SM3DW Prima.jpg|x120px|bottom|link=Piranha Creeper]] [[File:NSMBU Muncher Artwork.png|x75px|bottom|link=Muncher]]
|-
|Piranha Plants are flowers with large heads and mouths. They often live inside pipes they can pop out from, but can also be found planted in the ground or even mobile.
|-
!style="background:lightgray"|[[Bullet Bill]]s and related
|-
|[[File:BulletBillMK8.png|x55px|link=Bullet Bill]] [[File:BanzaibillNSMBU.png|x110px|link=Bomber Bill]] [[File:Missile Meg (render) - SMBW.png|x55px|link=Missile Meg]] [[File:Bull's-Eye Bill SMR.png|x55px|link=Bull's-Eye Bill]]<br>[[File:Torpedo Ted - NSMBU (render).png|x65px|link=Torpedo Ted]] [[File:Digga.png|x65px|link=Digga]] [[File:NSMBW Bill Blaster Artwork.png|x100px|bottom|link=Bill Blaster]]
|-
|Bullet Bills are living munitions that are launched from special cannons or from off-screen, usually travelling in a straight line afterwards.
|-
!style="background:lightgray"|[[Cheep Cheep]]s and related
|-
|[[File:CheepCheepNSMBU.png|x75px|link=Cheep Cheep]] [[File:NSMBU Spiny Cheep Artwork.png|x80px|link=Spiny Cheep Cheep]] [[File:NSMBU Eep Cheep Artwork.png|x75px|link=Eep Cheep]] [[File:NSLU Deep Cheep Artwork.png|x75px|link=Deep Cheep]] [[File:FishboneNSMBU.png|x50px|link=Fishbone]]<br>[[File:MPS Cheep Chomp enc.png|x115px|link=Cheep Chomp]] [[File:NSMBDS Cheep Cheep Artwork.png|x110px|link=Big Cheep Cheep]] [[File:NSMBU Porcupuffer Artwork.png|x110px|link=Porcupuffer]]
|-
|Cheep Cheeps are fish that swim through the water or leap out in various ways. They are the primary aquatic members of Bowser's Minions.
|-
!style="background:lightgray"|[[Shy Guy]]s and related
|-
|[[File:MPO Fly Guy.png|x100px|link=Fly Guy]] [[File:SM64DS Snufit Model.png|x80px|link=Snifit (Super Mario 64)]]<br>[[File:MPS Shy Guy Artwork.png|x80px|bottom|link=Shy Guy]] [[File:SMRPG NS Spookum.png|x80px|bottom|link=Snifit]] [[File:MP7BanditModel.png|x100px|bottom|link=Bandit]] [[File:Zeus Guy model.png|x100px|bottom|link=Zeus Guy]] [[File:YNI yellow Dancing Spear Guy model.png|x180px|bottom|link=Dancing Spear Guy]] [[File:YS StiltGuy.jpg|x180px|bottom|link=Stilt Guy]] [[File:Story Shy Guy black art.jpg|x80px|bottom|link=Black Shy Guy (Yoshi's Story)]]
|-
|Shy Guys are robe-and-mask-wearing creatures that behave in various ways, often involving carrying some object to use as a weapon.
|-
!style="background:lightgray"|[[Bob-omb]]s and related
|-
|[[File:DMW-Parabomb.png|x110px|link=Parabomb]]<br>[[File:Bobomb - MarioPartyStarRush.png|x75px|bottom|link=Bob-omb]] [[File:Hanabihei (render) - SMBW.png|x85px|bottom|link=Baboom]] [[File:NSMB Kab-omb.png|x75px|bottom|link=Kab-omb]] [[File:ChuckyaSM64DS.png|120px|bottom|link=Chuckya]]
|-
|Bob-ombs are walking explosives. Sometimes, they light themselves shortly after spawning, sometimes once they see Mario, and sometimes only after being attacked.
|-
!style="background:lightgray"|[[Pokey]]s and related
|-
|[[File:NSMBU Pokey Artwork.png|x180px|bottom|link=Pokey]] [[File:SMG2 Pokey Sprout Artwork.png|x75px|bottom|link=Pokey Head]] [[File:SMG Pokey.png|x160px|bottom|link=Pokeyplant]] [[File:Snow Pokey SM3DW Prima.jpg|x130px|bottom|link=Snow Pokey]] [[File:NSMBU Bramball Artwork.png|x180px|bottom|link=Bramball]]
|-
|Pokeys are tall cacti with caterpillar-like segments. Usually, the head is the weak point, but it is often too spiky to jump on.
|-
!style="background:lightgray"|[[Boo]]s and related
|-
|[[File:MPS Boo Artwork.png|x75px|link=Boo]] [[File:MPST Artwork - Peepa.png|x110px|link=Peepa]] [[File:SMG2 Octoboo Artwork.png|x80px|link=Octoboo]] [[File:SMG Bomb Boo Model.png|x75px|link=Bomb Boo]] [[File:Tail Boo Artwork - Super Mario 3D Land.png|x75px|link=Tail Boo]] [[File:BlindBoo.PNG|x75px|link=Blindfold Boo]] [[File:PinkBoo.jpg|x90px|link=Block Boo]] [[File:Pink Boo.png|x75px|link=Red Boo]]<br>[[File:DMW-Broozer Artwork.png|x90px|bottom|link=Broozer]] [[File:BooMPE.png|x110px|link=Big Boo]] [[File:Boohemoth NSMB2 Prima.jpg|x140px|link=Boohemoth]]
|-
|Boos are shy ghosts that haunt spooky houses and other dark places. They usually only chase when Mario's back is turned, and will hold still when faced.
|-
!style="background:lightgray"|[[Thwomp]]s and related
|-
|[[File:ThwompMKL.png|x110px|link=Thwomp]] [[File:SM64 Asset Model Grindel.png|x100px|link=Grindel]] [[File:SMG2 Angry Flomp.png|x65px|link=Flomp]]<br>[[File:WhompSMP.png|x140px|bottom|link=Whomp]] [[File:Slidon model SMBW.png|x100px|bottom|link=Shoomp]] [[File:Wallop Art - Super Mario 3D Land.png|x110px|bottom|link=Wallop]] [[File:Tox Box SMG.png|x140px|bottom|link=Tox Box]] [[File:RhompRoller.png|x100px|bottom|link=Rhomp]] [[File:NSMBU Grrrol Artwork.png|x110px|bottom|link=Grrrol]]
|-
|Thwomps are heavy stone faces that float in place, attempting to crush anyone who comes near. Their relatives come in many shapes and sizes, but usually attempt to crush or block.
|-
!style="background:lightgray"|[[Rocky Wrench]]es and related
|-
|[[File:MontymoleNSMBU.png|x75px|top|link=Monty Mole]]<br>[[File:NSMBW Rocky Wrench Artwork.png|x70px|bottom|link=Rocky Wrench]] [[File:SMG Monty Rocky Wrench Mole grounded model.png|x85px|bottom|link=Monty]] [[File:SMG Undergrunt grounded model.png|x95px|bottom|link=Undergrunt]] [[File:MortyMole.png|x130px|bottom|link=Morty Mole]]
|-
|Rocky Wrenches are mole and/or turtle-like creatures that operate Bowser's vehicular weapons, such as airships and tanks, throwing wrenches when approached. Their relatives, such as [[Monty Mole]], are usually more mole-like and burrow in the ground.
|-
!style="background:lightgray"|[[Blargg]]s and related
|-
|[[File:Blargg YS.png|x140px|bottom|link=Blargg]] [[File:Magmaargh Artwork - Super Mario Galaxy 2.png|x160px|bottom|link=Magmaargh]] [[File:Magmaw Artwork - Super Mario Galaxy 2.png|x160px|bottom|link=Magmaw]] [[File:Charvaargh CTTT.png|x180px|bottom|link=Charvaargh]]
|-
|Blarggs are huge lava monsters that erupt from magma or other surfaces to surprise and bite at the player character. They usually cannot be permanently defeated.
|-
!style="background:lightgray"|Miscellaneous
|}
<gallery>
AlbatossCartoon.jpg|[[Albatoss]]es
DMW-Amp.png|[[Amp]]s
Ant Trooper Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|[[Ant Trooper]]s
Biddybud SM3DW Prima.jpg|[[Biddybud]]s
CartoonBirdo.JPG|[[Birdo]]s
Blockstepper SM3DW Prima.jpg|[[Blockstepper]]s
BlooperMK8.png|[[Blooper]]s
YS Bone Dragon Artwork.png|[[Bone Dragon]]s
Brolder SM3DW Prima.jpg|[[Brolder]]s
Bully Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|[[Bully|Bullies]]
SMW2 YI Burts.png|[[Burt]]s
DMW-ChainChomp.png|[[Chain Chomp]]s
CartoonCobrat.jpg|[[Cobrat]]s
Conkdor Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|[[Conkdor]]s
Draglet Artwork - Super Mario 3D Land.png|[[Draglet]]s
Fizzlit SM3DW Prima.jpg|[[Fizzlit]]s
Flame Chomp NSMB2 Prima.jpg|[[Flame Chomp]]s
Flopter SM3DW Prima.jpg|[[Flopter]]s
Flurries SMBSS.png|[[Flurry|Flurries]]
NSMBU Fuzzy Artwork.png|[[Fuzzy|Fuzzies]]
File:Swoopinstu.png|[[Gooble]]s
YCW Goonie.png|[[Goonie]]s
File:Gushen Icon SMO.png|[[Gushen]]s
Heave-Ho DS model.png|[[Heave-Ho]]s
SMBSSHoopsters.jpg|[[Hoopster]]s
Ka-thunk SM3DW Prima.jpg|[[Ka-thunk]]s
Lava Bubble SMR.png|[[Lava Bubble]]s
YCW Little Mouser .png|[[Little Mouser]]s
Mad Piano Model SM64.png|[[Mad Piano]]
Mandibug.png|[[Mandibug]]s
Mattermouth art SMG2.png|[[Mattermouth]]s
MP9 Mr Blizzard Render.png|[[Mr. Blizzard]]s
MPS Mr I enc.png|[[Mr. I]]'s
Ninji SMR.png|[[Ninji]]s
Moving Door model SMBW.png|[[Noknok]]s
OutmawayModelSMBW.png|[[Outmaway]]s
CartoonOstro.jpg|[[Ostro]]s
SMBSSPhanto.jpg|[[Phanto]]s
CartoonPidgit.jpg|[[Pidgit]]s
Plungelo SMS art.png|[[Plungelo]]s
Coocoo.png|[[Plurp]]s
SMO Artwork Pokio.png|[[Pokio]]s
Porcupo.jpg|[[Porcupo]]s
SMG2 Pupdozer Artwork.png|[[Pupdozer]]s
YS Raven Art.png|[[Raven]]s
|[[Rocky Wrench]]es
SMG Octopus Artwork.png|[[Rocto]]s
DMW-Scuttlebug.png|[[Scuttlebug]]s
Sherm Icon SMO.png|[[Sherm]]s
Skeeterartwork SMG2.png|[[Skeeter]]s
Skipsqueak SM3DW Prima.jpg|[[Skipsqueak]]s
SMW2YI - Slime.png|[[Slime]]s
SMW2 Lemon Drop.jpg|[[Slime Drop]]s
SnailicornModel.png|[[Snailicorn]]s
SparkCartoon.jpg|[[Spark]]s
Splorch SM3DW Prima.jpg|[[Splorch]]es
DMW-Stingby.png|[[Stingby|Stingbies]]
Swaphopper.png|[[Swaphopper]]s
DMW-Swooper.png|[[Swoop]]s
YNI Model TapTap Yellow.png|[[Tap-Tap]]s
File:SpikyTopman.png|[[Topman|Topmen]]
NSMBU Urchin Artwork.png|[[Urchin]]s
DMW-Wiggler.png|[[Wiggler]]s
SMBW Screenshot Wubba.png|[[Wubba]]s
</gallery>


[[Category: Organizations]]
==Weaponary and vehicles==
[[Category: Enemies]]
<gallery>
[[Category: Koopa Troop|*]]
File:SMBW Airship Model.jpg|[[Airship]]s
[[Category: Villains]]
AutobombCartoon.jpg|[[Autobomb]]s
NSMBW Bill Blaster Artwork.png|[[Bill Blaster]]s
Boomsday Machine.png|[[Boomsday Machine]]
PMKoopaBrosBowser.png|[[Bowser???]]
Bowser's Airship model NSMBU.png|[[Bowser's Airship]]
MPSR Bowser Mech.png|[[Bowser's mech]]
Rocketengine.png|[[Burner]]s
Diggaleg.png|[[Digga-Leg]]
SMM3DS Art - Fire Bar.png|[[Fire Bar]]s
Firearc.png|[[Fire Shooter]]s
SM64 Flamethrower.png|[[Flamethrower]]s
YCW Dragon Train.png|[[Gator Train]]
SMM-JuniorClownCar-Artwork.png|[[Junior Clown Car]]
MPS Bowser Artwork.png|[[Koopa Clown Car]]
Koopa Cruiser MLSS.png|[[Koopa Cruiser]]
MKAGPDX Paintbrush.png|[[Magic brush]]
SMS Mecha Bowser Artwork.png|[[Mecha-Bowser]]
MechaJr.png|[[Mecha Jr.]]
Mechawiggler Artwork SMO.jpg|[[Mechawiggler]]
Megahammer Artwork - Super Mario Galaxy 2.png|[[Megahammer]]
SMG Megaleg and Moon Model.png|[[Megaleg]]
MK7 MetalBall.png|[[Metal ball]]s
SMG2 Floating Mine Render.png|[[Mikey Mine]]s
SMB3 Roto-Disc.jpg|[[Roto-Disc]]s
NSMBW Spike Ball Artwork.png|[[Spike Ball]]s
Chainball up.png|[[Spinner]]s
Boom Boom Pom Pom Train - Super Mario 3D World.png|[[The Bullet Bill Express]]
TheGreatKingBowserPhase1.jpg|[[The Great King Bowser]]
Watershooter.png|[[Water Shooter]]s
ElectricPressure.png|[[Zap Nozzle]]s
</gallery>
 
==Bases and hideouts==
<gallery>
SMA3-BiggerBoosFortMap.png|[[Bigger Boo's Fort]]
MK8-Course-Bowser'sCastle.png|[[Bowser's Castle]]
Bowser's Galaxy Generator.png|[[Bowser's Galaxy Generator]]
SMG Center of the Universe.png|[[Bowser's Galaxy Reactor]]
SMRPG NS Exor.jpg|[[Bowser's Castle#Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars|Bowser's Keep]]
SMA3-BurtTheBashfulsFortMap.png|[[Burt The Bashful's Fort]]
SMBW big Bowser castle.jpg|[[Castle]]s
SMBW Bowser castle.jpg|[[Fortress]]es
NSMBW Ghost House Screenshot.png|[[Ghost House]]s
SMA3-HookbillTheKoopasCastleMap.png|[[Hookbill The Koopa's Castle]]
SMA3-MarchingMildesFortMap.png|[[Marching Milde's Fort]]
SMA3-NavalPiranhasCastleMap.png|[[Naval Piranha's Castle]]
Neobowsercastle.png|[[Neo Bowser Castle]]
SMA3-PrinceFroggysFortMap.png|[[Prince Froggy's Fort]]
SMA3-RaphaelTheRavensCastleMap.png|[[Raphael The Raven's Castle]]
SMA3-SalvoTheSlimesCastleMap.png|[[Salvo the Slime's Castle]]
SMA3-SluggyTheUnshavensFortMap.png|[[Sluggy The Unshaven's Fort]]
SMA3-TapTapTheRedNosesFortMap.png|[[Tap-Tap The Red Nose's Fort]]
SMA3-ThePottedGhostsCastleMap.png|[[The Potted Ghost's Castle]]
TowerNSMB2.png|[[Tower]]s
</gallery>
 
==List of appearances==
{|class="wikitable sortable" width=80%
|-
!width=50%|Title
!width=20%|Release date
!width=10%|System/format
|-
|''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' (as Turtle Empire and Turtle Tribe)<ref name="SMB Turtle Empire"/><ref>{{cite|quote=Bumping into members of the Turtle Tribe and other baddies.|title=''Super Mario Bros.'' instruction booklet|publisher=Nintendo|language=en-us|page=10}}</ref>
|1985
|[[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]]
|-
|''[[VS. Super Mario Bros.]]''
|1986
|[[VS. System]]
|-
|''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]''
|1986
|[[Family Computer Disk System|FDS]]
|-
|''[[Super Mario Bros. Special]]''
|1986
|[[NEC PC-88|PC-88]]
|-
|''[[All Night Nippon: Super Mario Bros.]]''
|1986
|FDS
|-
|''[[Super Mario Bros. (Game & Watch)|Super Mario Bros.]]''
|1986
|[[Game & Watch]]
|-
|''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' (as turtle tribe)<ref>{{cite|quote=A host of new characters have joined Bowser and his turtle tribe.|title=''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' instruction booklet|publisher=Nintendo|language=en-us|page=35}}</ref>
|1988
|NES
|-
|''[[Super Mario World]]'' (as Bowser's Krazy Koopa Kritters)<ref>{{cite|quote=With a little luck (and help from a magic cape), our hearty crew can defeat the seven worlds of Bowser's Krazy Koopa Kritters.|title=''[[Super Mario World]]'' instruction booklet|publisher=Nintendo|language=en-us|page=2}}</ref>
|1990
|[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]]
|-
|''[[Mario is Missing! (PC)|Mario is Missing!]]''
|1992
|MS-DOS
|-
|''[[Mario is Missing! (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)|Mario is Missing!]]''
|1993
|SNES
|-
|''[[Mario is Missing! (Nintendo Entertainment System)|Mario is Missing!]]''
|1993
|NES
|-
|''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]''
|1993
|SNES
|-
|''[[Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World]]''
|1993
|SNES
|-
|''[[Yoshi's Safari]]'' (as Koopa Clan)<ref>{{cite|quote=Who could be responsible? is that evil Koopa clan at it again?|author=in-game intro|title=''[[Yoshi's Safari]]''}}</ref>
|1993
|[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]]
|-
|''[[Mario's Time Machine (PC)|Mario's Time Machine]]''
|1993
|MS-DOS
|-
|''[[Mario's Time Machine (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)|Mario's Time Machine]]''
|1993
|SNES
|-
|''[[Mario's Time Machine (Nintendo Entertainment System)|Mario's Time Machine]]''
|1994
|NES
|-
|''[[Hotel Mario]]''
|1994
|[[Philips CD-i]]
|-
|''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''
|1995
|SNES
|-
|''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' (as Koopa Troop)<ref name="SMRPG Koopa Troop"/>
|1996
|SNES
|-
|''[[Super Mario 64]]'' (as Bowser's army)<ref name="SM64 Bowsers army">{{cite|quote=Unless Mario recovers the Power Stars immediately, the inhabitants of this world will become Bowser's army.|title=''[[Super Mario 64]]'' instruction booklet|publisher=Nintendo|language=en-us|page=5}}</ref>
|1996
|[[Nintendo 64|N64]]
|-
|''[[Yoshi's Story]]''
|1997
|N64
|-
|''[[Paper Mario]]'' (as Koopa Corps)<ref name="PM Koopa Corps"/>
|2000
|N64
|-
|''[[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2]]''
|2001
|[[Game Boy Advance|GBA]]
|-
|''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''
|2002
|[[Nintendo GameCube|GCN]]
|-
|''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]''
|2002
|GBA
|-
|''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]''
|2003
|GBA
|-
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' (as Bowser Baddies)<ref name="M&LSS Bowser Baddies"/>
|2003
|GBA
|-
|''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' (as Koopa Clan)<ref name="TTYD Koopa Clan"/>
|2004
|GCN
|-
|''[[Mario Pinball Land]]''
|2004
|GBA
|-
|''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''
|2004
|[[Nintendo DS|DS]]
|-
|''[[Super Princess Peach]]''
|2005
|DS
|-
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''
|2005
|DS
|-
|''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''
|2006
|DS
|-
|''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]''
|2006
|DS
|-
|''[[Super Paper Mario]]'' (as Bowser's minions)<ref>{{cite|quote= It's a Goomba, one of Bowser's minions...|author=[[Goomba]] [[Tattle]]|title=''[[Super Paper Mario]]''}}</ref>
|2007
|[[Wii]]
|-
|''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''
|2007
|Wii
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|2008
|Wii
|-
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]''
|2009
|DS
|-
|''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''
|2009
|Wii
|-
|''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''
|2010
|Wii
|-
|''[[Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition]]''
|2010
|Wii
|-
|''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''
|2011
|[[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]]
|-
|''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''
|2012
|3DS
|-
|''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''
|2012
|3DS
|-
|''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''
|2012
|[[Wii U]]
|-
|''[[New Super Luigi U]]''
|2013
|Wii U
|-
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''
|2013
|3DS
|-
|''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''
|2013
|Wii U
|-
|''[[Yoshi's New Island]]''
|2014
|3DS
|-
|''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros Edition]]''
|2015
|3DS
|-
|''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]''
|2015
|Wii U
|-
|''[[Super Mario Maker]]''
|2015
|Wii U
|-
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]''
|2015
|3DS
|-
|''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]''
|2016
|Wii U
|-
|''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]''
|2016
|3DS
|-
|''[[Super Mario Run]]'' (as Koopa Troop and Bowser's Minions)<ref name ="SMR Koopa Troopa>{{cite|quote=One of the members of the infamous Koopa Troop, its shell can be kicked after this foe has been stomped.|author=in-game description for the [[Koopa Troopa|Green Koopa Troopa]]|title=''[[Super Mario Run]]''}}</ref><ref>[[Bonus ? Block|Weekend Spotlight: Bowser's Minions]] in ''[[Super Mario Run]]''</ref>
|2016
|iOS/Android
|-
|''[[Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World]]''
|2017
|3DS
|-
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'' (as Bowser Baddies and as Bowser's Minions)<ref>{{cite|quote=Hmm... Yes, very good... Now all I need are my Baddies... Bowser Baddies!|author=[[Bowser]], in [[Peach's Castle]]|title=''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]''}}</ref><ref>''[[Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser]]'' alternate name.</ref>
|2017
|3DS
|-
|''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''
|2017
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
|-
|''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]''
|2017
|3DS
|-
|''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]'' (as Bowser's Minions, the Minions and as Koopa Troop)<ref>{{cite|quote=The go-to soldiers among Bowser's Minions. They move fast and charge into foes!|author=In-game description of [[Goomba]]|title=''[[Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]''}}</ref><ref name="BJJ Minions"/><ref name="BJJ Koopa Troop"/>
|2018
|3DS
|-
|''[[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe]]''
|2019
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]''
|2019
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]''
|2019
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'' (as Bowser's minions)<ref>{{cite|quote=This horrific creation was made from the faces of Bowser's minions. And each face still speaks, so it's really chatty.|author=[[Paper Mistake Buzzy Beetle]] Collectible Treasure description|title=''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]''}}</ref>
|2020
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]''
|2020
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]''
|2021
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''
|2022
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]''
|2023
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]'' (as Bowser's Minions)<ref name="SMRPG Bowsers Minions">{{cite|quote=This is our finest moment! Bowser's Minions are invincible! We shall be victorious!|author=Bowser|title=''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]''}}</ref>
|2023
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)|Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' (as Koopa tribe and Koopa Clan)<ref>{{cite|quote=A spike-covered member of the Koopa tribe.|author=[[Spiny]] [[Tattle Log]]|title=''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)|Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''}}</ref><ref name="TTYD Koopa Clan"/>
|2024
|Nintendo Switch
|}
{{br}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Koopa Troop Mario Ice Capades.gif|''[[Mario Ice Capades]]''
KoopaTroopRPG.png|A small portion of the Koopa Troop, after their defeat from the [[Smithy Gang]] in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''
PMTTYD Twilight Town battle.png|''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''
SM3DL W3.png|The Koopa Troop on [[airship]]s in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''
Ktroop2d.png|Koopa Troop artwork featured on a Club Nintendo Matching Game Reward
PMOK Bowser and Minions.png|The Koopa Troop in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]''
PMTOK Koopa Troop charge.jpg|The Koopa Troop charge into [[Bowser's Castle]] in ''Paper Mario: The Origami King''
TSMBM Koopa Troop Concept Art.jpeg|Concept artwork for ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''
PN Bowser and Minions Jigsaw Puzzle.png|[[Play Nintendo]]
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=クッパ{{ruby|軍団|ぐんだん}}
|JapC=<ref>{{cite|quote=いっこくも早くパワースターを取り返さないと、この世界はクッパ軍団のものになってしまいます。|author=''[[Super Mario 64]]'' japanese manual}}</ref><ref>{{cite|title=[[Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser|クッパ軍団RPG]] side mode in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario Bros. Wonder'' official website|url=https://www.nintendo.com/jp/switch/aqmxa/world/index.html|publisher=Nintendo|language=ja|accessdate=October 10,2024}}</ref>
|JapR=Kuppa-gundan
|JapM=Bowser Corps
|Jap2=カメ{{ruby|帝国|ていこく}}
|Jap2R=Kame Teikoku
|Jap2M=Turtle Empire
|Jap2C=<ref>{{cite|title=スーパーマリオブラザーズ (''Sūpā Mario Burazāzu'') instruction booklet|page=10|date=1985|publisher=Nintendo|language=ja}}</ref>
|Jap2N=''Super Mario Bros.''
|Jap3=クッパ{{ruby|軍|ぐん}}
|Jap3R=Kuppa-gun
|Jap3M=Bowser Army
|Jap3C=<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/arej/adventure/index.html|title=スーパーマリオ 3Dランド : 冒険の舞台|language=ja|publisher=Nintendo|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.co.jp/wiiu/ardj/map/index.html|title=スーパーマリオ 3Dワールド:冒険の舞台|publisher=Nintendo|language=ja|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}</ref>
|Jap3N=''Super Mario 3D Land'', ''Super Mario 3D World''
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|Jap4R=Kuppa-ichimi
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|Jap4C=<ref>{{cite|quote=クッパ一味にピーチ城が乗っ取られた?|title=''New Super Mario Bros. U'' official website|url=https://www.nintendo.co.jp/wiiu/arpj/story/index.html|publisher=Nintendo|language=ja|accessdate=October 10, 2024}}</ref>
|Jap4N=''New Super Mario Bros. U''
|Cat=Fortalesa d'en Bowser
|CatM=Bowser's Stronghold
|CatN=''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''
|ChiS=酷霸王军队
|ChiSN=''Super Mario 64''
|ChiSR=Kùbàwáng Jūnduì
|ChiSM=Bowser Army
|ChiSC=<ref>{{cite|url=www.ique.com/games/11011.htm|title=神游马力欧|language=zh-hans|publisher=[[iQue]]|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}</ref>
|ChiS2=喏库军团
|ChiS2N=''Paper Mario''
|ChiS2R=Nuòkù Jūntuán
|ChiS2M=Koopa Corps
|ChiS2C=<ref>{{cite|url=www.bilibili.com/video/av75169038|language=zh-hans|title=神游纸片马力欧速通|date=November 9, 2019|timestamp=1:01:20|publisher=Bilibili|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}</ref>
|ChiS3=酷霸王军团
|ChiS3R=Kùbàwáng Jūntuán
|ChiS3M=Bowser Corps
|ChiS4=酷霸王军
|ChiS4N=''Super Mario 3D Land'' / ''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury''
|ChiS4R=Kùbàwáng Jūn
|ChiS4M=Bowser Army
|ChiS4C=<ref>{{cite|url=www.ique.com/3ds/arej/adventure/index.html|title=超级马力欧 3D乐园:冒险的舞台|publisher=iQue|accessdate=June 27, 2024|language=zh-hans}}</ref>
|ChiT=庫巴大軍
|ChiTN=''Super Mario 3D Land''
|ChiTR=Kùbā Dàjūn
|ChiTM=Bowser Army
|ChiTC=<ref>{{cite|language=zh-hant|url=www.nintendo.com.hk/3dland/adventure/index.html|title=超級瑪利歐 3D樂園 繁體中文版 - 香港任天堂網站|publisher=Nintendo HK|accessdate=June 27, 2024}}</ref>
|ChiT2=庫巴軍團
|ChiT2R=Kùbā Jūntuán
|ChiT2M=Bowser Corps
|Fre=Armée de Bowser
|FreM=Bowser's army
|Fre2=Sbires de Bowser
|Fre2M=Bowser's minions
|Ita=Koopa/Tribù delle tartarughe
|ItaN=''Super Mario Bros.''
|ItaM=Koopas/Turtle tribe
|ItaC=<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' Italian instruction booklet|page=2}}</ref>
|Ita2=Soldati/Truppe di Re Attila
|Ita2N=''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''
|Ita2M=King Koopa's soldiers/troops
|Ita3=Koopa Troopa
|Ita3N=''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''
|Ita4=Esercito di Bowser
|Ita4N=''Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia''
|Ita4M=Bowser's army
|Ita4C=<ref>{{cite|date=November 15, 2018|title=''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia]]''|publisher=Magazzini Salani|language=it|isbn=889367436X|page=15 and 83}}</ref>
|Ita5=Scagnozzi di Bowser
|Ita5N=since ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''
|Ita5M=Bowser's minions; shared with the [[Koopalings]]' second title
|Kor=쿠파 군단
|KorR=Kupa Gundan
|KorM=Koopa (Bowser) Corps
|Rom=Kooper Troopers
|RomN=KidsCo promo
|RomM=Kooper Troopers. Described as "King Kooper's helpers" without explicit reference to only [[Koopa Troopa]]s.
|RomC=<ref>{{cite|url=youtu.be/K74gJKxbKuw|title=Aventurile Fratilor Super Mario promo|author=KidsCo TV|date=December 4, 2017|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=June 27, 2024|language=ro}}</ref>
|Spa=Ejército de Bowser
|SpaM=Bowser army
|SpaA=Gran Armada Koopa
|SpaAM=Great Koopa Army
|SpaA2=Esbirros de Bowser
|SpaA2M=Bowser's henchmen
|SpaE=(La) gran armada Koopa
|SpaEM=(The) great Koopa army
|Swe=Koopatruppen
|SweM=The Koopa troop
}}
 
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*[[8 bits]]
*[[Kremling Krew]]
*[[Smithy Gang]]
*[[Spark Hunters]]
 
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This article is about the organization. For other uses, see Bowser's Minions (disambiguation).
"Team Bowser" redirects here. For Team Bowser's members in the Bowser vs. DK Tour in Mario Kart Tour, see Bowser vs. DK Tour § Team members. For Team Bowser's members in the May 2022 Peach vs. Bowser Tour in Mario Kart Tour, see Peach vs. Bowser Tour (May 2022) § Team members. For Team Bowser's members in the November–December 2022 Peach vs. Bowser Tour in Mario Kart Tour, see Peach vs. Bowser Tour (November–December 2022) § Team members.
"Koopa Troop" redirects here. It is not to be confused with Koopa Troopa.
Bowser's Minions
Members of the Koopa Troop.
First appearance Super Mario Bros. (1985)
Latest appearance Super Mario Party Jamboree (2024)
Leader Bowser
Members
Army Hammer Bro
Baron Brrr
Bessie Bass
Big Bungee Piranha
Big Burt Bros.
Big Guy the Stilted
Bigger Boo
Boom Boom
Boss Sumo Bro
Bouldergeist
Bowser Jr.
Burt the Bashful
Captain Boo
Captain Goomba
Captain Koopa Troopa
Captain Shy Guy
Clawgrip
Corporal Paraplonk
Crystal King
Dr. Topper (former)
Dry Bowser
Impostor Bowser
Froggy (former)
Fryguy
Gary
General Guy
Giant Kamek
Gilbert the Gooey
Goomboss
Goomhilde (former)
Gooper Blooper
Gourmet Guy (former)
Hector the Reflector
Hookbill the Koopa
Huff N. Puff
Inviso
Jagger (former)
Johnson
Kamek
Kamella
Kammy Koopa
King Bob-omb
King Boo
King Boo (Super Mario Sunshine)
Koopa General
Koopa Paratroopa Trio
Koopalings
Lakilester (former)
Marching Milde
Moltz the Very Goonie
Mouser
Naval Piranha
Paper Bowser
Paper Bowser Jr.
Paper Kamek
Petey Piranha
Pom Pom
Prince Bully
Priscilla the Peckish
Private Goomp
Raphael the Raven (former)
Reznor
Roger the Potted Ghost
Salvo the Slime
Sergeant Guy
Six-Face Sal
Sluggy the Unshaven
Spiky Tom
Starlow (only in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, mentioned)
Tap-Tap the Golden
Tap-Tap the Red Nose
Tryclyde
Whomp King
Wiggler (Super Mario Sunshine)
Wizakoopa
Member species
“All right, people! Form ranks! Jagger, head of the shelled warriors! Wizakoopa, master of the hooded sorcerers! And last but not least, Goomhilde, grande dame of the groundling Goombas! This is our finest moment! Bowser's Minions are invincible! We shall be victorious! The bridge is down, but we'll find a way to get back in! Move out, on the double!”
Bowser, Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)

Bowser's Minions, also known as the Koopa Clan,[1][2] the Koopa Troop,[3][4] the Minions,[5] Bowser Baddies,[6] the Koopa Corps,[7] Bowser's army,[8] Team Bowser,[9] or the Turtle Empire,[10] is the primary antagonistic force of the Super Mario franchise. It is an organization of armed forces led by Bowser. The Minions repeatedly try to conquer the Mushroom Kingdom and sometimes other areas, with their goals based mainly on Bowser's own interests. Not all members of the Minions are Koopas, although they serve as the majority of the members and also have high-ranking roles. According to official character books, the army is led by the Turtle Tribe, with older material indicating the members of Bowser's "royal family" as leaders. In both Super Mario Pia and Encyclopedia Super Mario Bros., the "royal family" term is missing, and in general, the organization of Bowser's army is no longer explained, with the former reconfirming that the Turtle Tribe still leads it. As shown in New Super Mario Bros., Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, and Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey, when Bowser is absent, Bowser Jr. takes leadership of the Minions. It is also implied in Paper Mario: The Origami King that Bowser Jr. has his own army within the Minions.

The Koopa forces differ between appearances, though Goombas and Koopa Troopas consistently appear as the most common and basic troops. There are also many rarer minion types of the Minions, including seemingly elite troops of the organization, such as Hammer Bros and Magikoopas. Aside from Bowser and Bowser Jr., other notable members have been shown to hold positions of authority and leadership within the organization's hierarchy. The most prominent examples include the Koopalings (particularly common in the case of the 2D platformers) and Kamek (especially in the case of the Yoshi franchise). There is also a trend of species-specific monarchs/chiefs within the Minions who seemingly act as vassals to Bowser, implying a degree of autonomy and sub-hierarchy on a species-level basis; examples of this include Goomboss, King Boo, King Bob-omb, Whomp King, and Petey Piranha.

On some occasions, Bowser has teamed up with others (such as Antasma in Mario & Luigi: Dream Team) to achieve a common goal, but in these instances, these characters are not considered part of the Minions.

History[edit]

Super Mario series[edit]

The Letter found at the start of World 7 in Super Mario 3D Land
Bowser and his minions in Super Mario 3D Land

Bowser's Minions are most well known as the main antagonistic group in the Super Mario series, invading various kingdoms under the command of Bowser. They generally compose the bulk of the enemies that Mario must defeat, although it is often left unclear if an enemy is part of Bowser's Minions or local to the invaded kingdom, if not both.

Most commonly, Bowser's Minions have invaded the Mushroom Kingdom in Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, Super Mario 64, New Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Galaxy, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Super Mario 3D Land, New Super Mario Bros. 2, New Super Mario Bros. U, Super Mario Run and Super Mario Odyssey. Other places invaded by Bowser's Minions include the Mushroom World (in Super Mario Bros. 3), Dinosaur Land (in Super Mario World), [[Isle Delfino (in Super Mario Sunshine), various Galaxies across the universe (in Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2), the Sprixie Kingdom (in Super Mario 3D World), various kingdoms cross the Earth (in Super Mario Odyssey), Lake Lapcat (in Bowser's Fury) and the Flower Kingdom (in Super Mario Bros. Wonder).

Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels and Super Mario Bros. 3 predate the use of "Bowser's Minions" as the term referring to the enemies present in these games, instead using "Turtle Tribe or Turtle Empire" to fill the same role.

In Super Mario Run, one of the Weekend Spotlights in the Remix 10 mode focuses on Bowser's Minions, with the Super Bonus Game exclusively offering statues of species that are part of Bowser's Minions during these periods.

DIC cartoons[edit]

The Super Mario Bros. Super Show![edit]

Koopa Pack
The Koopa Pack in "Raiders of the Lost Mushroom"

In The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!, the enemies under the command of King Koopa are often referred to as the Koopa Pack, although it seems to be used interchangeably between generic minions of King Koopa and a core group consisting of King Koopa, Mouser, Tryclyde, and a single Koopa Troopa. On one occasion, they also went by Koopa Troopers and Team Koopa. In the show, all of the members (except for King Koopa) are somewhat unintelligent. In "Raiders of the Lost Mushroom," Mouser, Tryclyde, and Koopa Troopa said that stealing is wrong, which made King Koopa (or Kolonel von Koop as he was called) angrily hit them with a whip and say that bad guys are supposed to steal.

The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3[edit]

In The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3, Bowser's Minions appear as recurring characters, the most frequent being the Sledge Bros, Boomerang Bros, and Paragoombas.

Yoshi franchise[edit]

Like in the mainline Super Mario platformers, the troop appears as the main enemies in the Yoshi franchise and is led by Baby Bowser, who is cared for by Kamek. Kamek sends his Toadies to steal Baby Mario or the other babies from Yoshi and the other Yoshis as they adventure through Yoshi's Island to save Baby Luigi, and the stork from the troop and help the baby brothers reunite with each other. The Yoshis also need to get them to their parents' house and help the stork in his baby delivering duties. The Yoshis and Yoshi himself defeated the troop through the use of eggs, while also jumping and ground-pounding on them. The composition of the troop follows somewhat different trends in the Yoshi franchise than the mainline Super Mario platformers. For example, Shy Guys appear as the most commonly encountered and basic enemy in the Koopa Troop instead of Goombas and Koopa Troopas.

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars[edit]

During Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, Bowser's Keep is invaded by the Smithy Gang via Exor. By the time Bowser is met at Booster Tower, there are no more remaining Minions by his side. He claims that Mario, Mallow, and Geno are active members when he joins the party (although it is heavily implied that he did this so he can avoid the humiliation of having to ask for their help).

Paper Mario series[edit]

Bowser's Minions play varying roles in the Paper Mario franchise. In particular, during the events of the first game, Bowser dispatched them to halt Mario's attempts at restoring the Star Spirits. Aside from this, they also engaged in some side-activities such as holding a game show, where they are referred to as Koopa Corps, with Peach acting as a contestant, and one Spiked Goomba even managed to use the castle armory as a makeshift shop for Mario and his party. In Bowser's Castle and Princess Peach's Castle, they are primarily represented by Koopatrols, Hammer Bros., and blue Magikoopas, occasionally joined by others.

In Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, they are known as the Koopa Clan. Bowser summons them to confront the X-Nauts led by Lord Crump in Twilight Town, as the latter was trying to find the Superbombomb. This quickly turned largely to fighting over the Crystal Stars, however, with the conflict ending abruptly soon after; when the Superbombomb failed to detonate upon hitting Bowser, he then unleashed a plume of flame breath that inadvertently set it off and wiped out both sides. From this point onwards, the Koopa soldiers can be found in Rogueport Underground, attempting to excavate the area for Crystal Stars. Once again, they are represented by Koopatrols, Hammer Bros., and blue Magikoopas.

In Super Paper Mario, Bowser gives a morale-raising speech as part of preparations to invade Peach's castle, completely unaware that she had already been abducted by an unknown third party until the Mario Bros. confront and accuse him of kidnapping her. However, neither he nor the rest of the troop could act on this information before the one responsible for her abduction, Count Bleck, proceeded to capture them as well as Luigi. Bowser's minions later attended a "wedding" helmed by Count Bleck and his majordomo Nastasia, with Bowser eagerly wishing to marry Peach, while Peach was forced via hypnosis on Nastasia's part to accept the proposal. However, this turned out to have been done in order for Bleck to create the Chaos Heart to wipe out all existence due to grief. A Hammer Bro captain and Koopa Troopa named Private Koopa attempted to aid Peach in escaping while two Goombas (one named Gary) coerced Luigi into helping them escape; however, Nastasia thwarted the escape attempts by brainwashing the captain, Private, and Gary, while the other Goomba cowardly defected to her side. Although Peach ended up escaping due to unknown factors, Luigi was successfully brainwashed into becoming Mr. L by Nastasia. Bowser and presumably any remaining minions who hadn't been brainwashed by Nastasia were then dispatched to The Bitlands, where they had a brief run-in with Mario and the escaped Peach. After being defeated in a brawl by his nemesis, Bowser agreed to aid Mario in stopping Count Bleck (as his plan of destroying all existence would obviously prevent any chance at Bowser conquering the world); he then had his minions hold down the fort, although it was implied that they intended to use Bowser's departure to hold a party in his absence.

In Paper Mario: Sticker Star and Paper Mario: Color Splash, Bowser's Minions follow Bowser's orders, despite him being under the black paint's control in the latter game. However, the troops form a truce with Mario during Paper Mario: The Origami King, due to King Olly's plans threatening them both.

Mario & Luigi series[edit]

A Koopa Troopa from the Koopa Cruiser in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga.

In Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, a group of troops in the Bowser Baddies man the Koopa Cruiser. Bowser mistakes Luigi as an eager recruit, and takes him along Mario's quest to reclaim Princess Peach's voice from the Beanbean Kingdom, but the Baddies and their King are swiftly dealt with by Cackletta and Fawful. After Cackletta possesses Bowser's body, she takes control of his castle and the Koopa Troop to destroy the Beanbean Kingdom, but the Mario Bros. stop her. The Nintendo 3DS remake of the game, Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions, adds a story mode that focuses exclusively on Bowser's troops. In it, they are dubbed Bowser's Minions in the English localization, despite the original references to the "Bowser Baddies" remaining. During this story mode, the troops, led by Captain Goomba, set out to reunite and recruit all the troop members, and eventually rescue Bowser. The remake also shows that Bowletta duped the Koopa Troop, including the Koopalings, into fighting for her and impeding the Mario Bros. by faking Bowser's return.

In Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time, the crew of the Koopa Cruiser make a second appearance, albeit in the past, as Baby Bowser has the Cruiser pick up the adult and baby Mario brothers after their initial loss to the Shroobs.

In Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, Bowser's Minions are shown to be split into different divisions (the Goomba unit, the Shy Guy unit, the Koopa unit, the Bob-omb unit and the Magikoopa unit), similarly to their appearance in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, as evidenced when Fawful shows Bowser his captured soldiers. As Bowser rescues his soldiers, he is able to use them as Brawl Attacks, for example, using a squadron of Shy Guys to sling Bowser forward to the enemy. The remake of this game once again features a story mode where the minions are controlled, this time led by Bowser Jr., who sets out to cure the Minions of their own case of the blorbs in Bowser's absence.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Bowser's Minions form part of the Subspace Army, commanded by Bowser, Ganondorf, and Wario. Although the group is led by Master Hand, it is later revealed that he is being used by Tabuu in order to trick the three commanders into enveloping the World of Trophies into Subspace.

Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition[edit]

In Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition, some members of Bowser's Minions, especially those accidentally trapped inside Baddie Blocks, fight alongside Mario and Luigi to stop Bowser from abusing the power of the Orbs.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie[edit]

“My army! Koopas! Goombas! Whatever those things are!”
Bowser, The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Bowser's army plays a prominent role in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, starting with their invasion of the Snow Kingdom, and obtaining the Super Star in its castle. The army is led by the Koopa General, taking orders from Bowser, with Kamek serving as his adviser.

Profiles[edit]

New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe[edit]

  • North American website bio: As if Bowser wasn’t bad enough! Now Bowser Jr. and the Koopalings are on the move, and they’ll use every dirty trick in the book to stop Mario and his friends from reaching Princess Peach’s castle!

Mario & Luigi: Brothership[edit]

  • Website description:
    • Japanese:
      クッパの命令でマリオとルイージをとらえようと捜索している。彼らの支配する島の住民とは仲良くやっているようす。[11]
      (Translation: They are searching for Mario and Luigi under Bowser's orders in an attempt to capture them. They seem to be getting along well with the inhabitants of the island they rule.)

Members[edit]

Primary leadership[edit]

Seized leadership[edit]

Secondary leadership[edit]

Other notable members[edit]

Former members[edit]

Temporary-and-honorary members-and-allies[edit]

Lesser troops[edit]

See also: List of enemies
Koopas
Koopa Paratroopa Magikoopa Lakitu Para-Beetle Parabones Toady
Koopa Troopa Dry Bones Buzzy Beetle Hammer Bro Boomerang Bro Fire Bro Ice Bro Shova Spike Spiny Sledge Bro Chargin' Chuck Sumo Bro Mechakoopa
The Koopas are a diverse group of turtle-like creatures that make up the majority of Bowser's Minions - Bowser himself being one of them. There are many varieties, each with their own special abilities. Many hide in their shells after they are attacked.
Goombas and related
Paragoomba Octoboo Winged Strollin' Stu
Goomba Goombrat Galoomba Bone Goomba Octoomba Octoguy Strollin' Stu Mini Goomba Burrbo
The Goombas are small, usually mushroom-like creatures that betrayed the Mushroom Kingdom for Bowser's Minions. They are usually among the simplest of the enemies, simply walking forwards to attack and being defeated with a single hit.
Piranha Plants and related
Piranha Pest
Piranha Plant Fire Piranha Plant Nipper Plant Trottin' Piranha Plant Bone Piranha Plant Melon Piranha Plant Spiny Piranha Plant Piranha Creeper Muncher
Piranha Plants are flowers with large heads and mouths. They often live inside pipes they can pop out from, but can also be found planted in the ground or even mobile.
Bullet Bills and related
Bullet Bill Bomber Bill Missile Meg Bull's-Eye Bill
Torpedo Ted Digga Bill Blaster
Bullet Bills are living munitions that are launched from special cannons or from off-screen, usually travelling in a straight line afterwards.
Cheep Cheeps and related
Cheep Cheep Spiny Cheep Cheep Eep Cheep Deep Cheep Fishbone
Cheep Chomp Big Cheep Cheep Porcupuffer
Cheep Cheeps are fish that swim through the water or leap out in various ways. They are the primary aquatic members of Bowser's Minions.
Shy Guys and related
Fly Guy Snifit (Super Mario 64)
Shy Guy Snifit Bandit Zeus Guy Dancing Spear Guy Stilt Guy Black Shy Guy (Yoshi's Story)
Shy Guys are robe-and-mask-wearing creatures that behave in various ways, often involving carrying some object to use as a weapon.
Bob-ombs and related
Parabomb
Bob-omb Baboom Kab-omb Chuckya
Bob-ombs are walking explosives. Sometimes, they light themselves shortly after spawning, sometimes once they see Mario, and sometimes only after being attacked.
Pokeys and related
Pokey Pokey Head Pokeyplant Snow Pokey Bramball
Pokeys are tall cacti with caterpillar-like segments. Usually, the head is the weak point, but it is often too spiky to jump on.
Boos and related
Boo Peepa Octoboo Bomb Boo Tail Boo Blindfold Boo Block Boo Red Boo
Broozer Big Boo Boohemoth
Boos are shy ghosts that haunt spooky houses and other dark places. They usually only chase when Mario's back is turned, and will hold still when faced.
Thwomps and related
Thwomp Grindel Flomp
Whomp Shoomp Wallop Tox Box Rhomp Grrrol
Thwomps are heavy stone faces that float in place, attempting to crush anyone who comes near. Their relatives come in many shapes and sizes, but usually attempt to crush or block.
Rocky Wrenches and related
Monty Mole
Rocky Wrench Monty Undergrunt Morty Mole
Rocky Wrenches are mole and/or turtle-like creatures that operate Bowser's vehicular weapons, such as airships and tanks, throwing wrenches when approached. Their relatives, such as Monty Mole, are usually more mole-like and burrow in the ground.
Blarggs and related
Blargg Magmaargh Magmaw Charvaargh
Blarggs are huge lava monsters that erupt from magma or other surfaces to surprise and bite at the player character. They usually cannot be permanently defeated.
Miscellaneous

Weaponary and vehicles[edit]

Bases and hideouts[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Title Release date System/format
Super Mario Bros. (as Turtle Empire and Turtle Tribe)[10][14] 1985 NES
VS. Super Mario Bros. 1986 VS. System
Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels 1986 FDS
Super Mario Bros. Special 1986 PC-88
All Night Nippon: Super Mario Bros. 1986 FDS
Super Mario Bros. 1986 Game & Watch
Super Mario Bros. 3 (as turtle tribe)[15] 1988 NES
Super Mario World (as Bowser's Krazy Koopa Kritters)[16] 1990 SNES
Mario is Missing! 1992 MS-DOS
Mario is Missing! 1993 SNES
Mario is Missing! 1993 NES
Super Mario All-Stars 1993 SNES
Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World 1993 SNES
Yoshi's Safari (as Koopa Clan)[17] 1993 SNES
Mario's Time Machine 1993 MS-DOS
Mario's Time Machine 1993 SNES
Mario's Time Machine 1994 NES
Hotel Mario 1994 Philips CD-i
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island 1995 SNES
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (as Koopa Troop)[3] 1996 SNES
Super Mario 64 (as Bowser's army)[8] 1996 N64
Yoshi's Story 1997 N64
Paper Mario (as Koopa Corps)[7] 2000 N64
Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 2001 GBA
Super Mario Sunshine 2002 GCN
Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3 2002 GBA
Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 2003 GBA
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga (as Bowser Baddies)[6] 2003 GBA
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (as Koopa Clan)[1] 2004 GCN
Mario Pinball Land 2004 GBA
Super Mario 64 DS 2004 DS
Super Princess Peach 2005 DS
Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time 2005 DS
New Super Mario Bros. 2006 DS
Yoshi's Island DS 2006 DS
Super Paper Mario (as Bowser's minions)[18] 2007 Wii
Super Mario Galaxy 2007 Wii
Super Smash Bros. Brawl 2008 Wii
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story 2009 DS
New Super Mario Bros. Wii 2009 Wii
Super Mario Galaxy 2 2010 Wii
Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition 2010 Wii
Super Mario 3D Land 2011 3DS
New Super Mario Bros. 2 2012 3DS
Paper Mario: Sticker Star 2012 3DS
New Super Mario Bros. U 2012 Wii U
New Super Luigi U 2013 Wii U
Mario & Luigi: Dream Team 2013 3DS
Super Mario 3D World 2013 Wii U
Yoshi's New Island 2014 3DS
Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros Edition 2015 3DS
Yoshi's Woolly World 2015 Wii U
Super Mario Maker 2015 Wii U
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam 2015 3DS
Paper Mario: Color Splash 2016 Wii U
Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS 2016 3DS
Super Mario Run (as Koopa Troop and Bowser's Minions)[19][20] 2016 iOS/Android
Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World 2017 3DS
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions (as Bowser Baddies and as Bowser's Minions)[21][22] 2017 3DS
Super Mario Odyssey 2017 Nintendo Switch
Mario Party: The Top 100 2017 3DS
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey (as Bowser's Minions, the Minions and as Koopa Troop)[23][5][4] 2018 3DS
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe 2019 Nintendo Switch
Yoshi's Crafted World 2019 Nintendo Switch
Super Mario Maker 2 2019 Nintendo Switch
Paper Mario: The Origami King (as Bowser's minions)[24] 2020 Nintendo Switch
Super Mario 3D All-Stars 2020 Nintendo Switch
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury 2021 Nintendo Switch
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope 2022 Nintendo Switch
Super Mario Bros. Wonder 2023 Nintendo Switch
Super Mario RPG (as Bowser's Minions)[25] 2023 Nintendo Switch
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (as Koopa tribe and Koopa Clan)[26][1] 2024 Nintendo Switch

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese クッパ軍団ぐんだん[27][28][29]
Kuppa-gundan
Bowser Corps
カメ帝国ていこく[30]
Kame Teikoku
Turtle Empire Super Mario Bros.
クッパぐん[31][32]
Kuppa-gun
Bowser Army Super Mario 3D Land, Super Mario 3D World
クッパ一味いちみ[33]
Kuppa-ichimi
Bowser clan New Super Mario Bros. U
Catalan Fortalesa d'en Bowser[?] Bowser's Stronghold The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Chinese (simplified) 酷霸王军队[34]
Kùbàwáng Jūnduì
Bowser Army Super Mario 64
喏库军团[35]
Nuòkù Jūntuán
Koopa Corps Paper Mario
酷霸王军团[?]
Kùbàwáng Jūntuán
Bowser Corps
酷霸王军[36]
Kùbàwáng Jūn
Bowser Army Super Mario 3D Land / Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
Chinese (traditional) 庫巴大軍[37]
Kùbā Dàjūn
Bowser Army Super Mario 3D Land
庫巴軍團[?]
Kùbā Jūntuán
Bowser Corps
French Armée de Bowser[?] Bowser's army
Sbires de Bowser[?] Bowser's minions
Italian Koopa/Tribù delle tartarughe[38] Koopas/Turtle tribe Super Mario Bros.
Soldati/Truppe di Re Attila[?] King Koopa's soldiers/troops The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!
Koopa Troopa[?] - Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
Esercito di Bowser[39] Bowser's army Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia
Scagnozzi di Bowser[?] Bowser's minions; shared with the Koopalings' second title since Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions
Korean 쿠파 군단[?]
Kupa Gundan
Koopa (Bowser) Corps
Romanian Kooper Troopers[40] Kooper Troopers. Described as "King Kooper's helpers" without explicit reference to only Koopa Troopas. KidsCo promo
Spanish Ejército de Bowser[?] Bowser army
Spanish (NOA) Gran Armada Koopa[?] Great Koopa Army
Esbirros de Bowser[?] Bowser's henchmen
Spanish (NOE) (La) gran armada Koopa[?] (The) great Koopa army
Swedish Koopatruppen[?] The Koopa troop

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Mewh heh heh heh heh! You dare scoff at us?! Koopa Clan... FORM UP!" – Kammy Koopa, during Chapter 5. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.
  2. ^ "Mario's archrival and the king of the Koopa clan." – in-game description for Bowser. Mario Superstar Baseball.
  3. ^ a b "This is our finest moment! The Koopa Troop is invincible! We shall be victorious!" – Bowser, in Rose Way. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars.
  4. ^ a b "Let's show 'em what the Koopa Troop can do!" – Bowser Jr., in Extra Spice. Bowser Jr.'s Journey.
  5. ^ a b "The great and beloved king of the Minions! Father of Bowser Jr. He possesses more charisma and destructive power than a trillion Marios." – In-game description of Bowser (Melee). Bowser Jr.'s Journey.
  6. ^ a b "Hmm... Yes, very good... Now all I need are my Baddies... Bowser Baddies!" – Bowser, in Peach's Castle. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga.
  7. ^ a b "Koopa Corps. Presents... The 64th Trivia Quiz-Off!!" – Paper Mario.
  8. ^ a b "Unless Mario recovers the Power Stars immediately, the inhabitants of this world will become Bowser's army." – Super Mario 64 instruction booklet. Nintendo (American English). Page 5.
  9. ^ "Goombas are loyal members of Team Bowser (Screen captureMedia:YT Play Nintendo 2022-05-14 screencap Team Bowser.png)" – Play Nintendo (May 14, 2022). Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury – GET THEM GOOMBAS! 💪🍄 | @Play Nintendo (0:27). YouTube (American English). Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  10. ^ a b "Soldier of the Turtle Empire, his orders are to find and destroy Mario." – Super Mario Bros. instruction booklet. Nintendo (American English). Page 10.
  11. ^ Official Japanese Mario & Luigi: Brothership website. Nintendo (jp). Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  12. ^ "That punk will eventually be our boss!" "Yeah, but for now we still report to Bowser" – Roy and Wendy, during the game's intro. Bowser Jr.'s Journey.
  13. ^ "A legendary magician and trusted adviser to Bowser. For some reason he’s recently taken up cleaning as a hobby." – Kamek's description. Paper Mario: The Origami King official website. Nintendo of America (American English). Archived June 28, 2020, 15:49:04 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  14. ^ "Bumping into members of the Turtle Tribe and other baddies." – Super Mario Bros. instruction booklet. Nintendo (American English). Page 10.
  15. ^ "A host of new characters have joined Bowser and his turtle tribe." – Super Mario Bros. 3 instruction booklet. Nintendo (American English). Page 35.
  16. ^ "With a little luck (and help from a magic cape), our hearty crew can defeat the seven worlds of Bowser's Krazy Koopa Kritters." – Super Mario World instruction booklet. Nintendo (American English). Page 2.
  17. ^ "Who could be responsible? is that evil Koopa clan at it again?" – in-game intro. Yoshi's Safari.
  18. ^ "It's a Goomba, one of Bowser's minions..." – Goomba Tattle. Super Paper Mario.
  19. ^ "One of the members of the infamous Koopa Troop, its shell can be kicked after this foe has been stomped." – in-game description for the Green Koopa Troopa. Super Mario Run.
  20. ^ Weekend Spotlight: Bowser's Minions in Super Mario Run
  21. ^ "Hmm... Yes, very good... Now all I need are my Baddies... Bowser Baddies!" – Bowser, in Peach's Castle. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions.
  22. ^ Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser alternate name.
  23. ^ "The go-to soldiers among Bowser's Minions. They move fast and charge into foes!" – In-game description of Goomba. Bowser Jr.'s Journey.
  24. ^ "This horrific creation was made from the faces of Bowser's minions. And each face still speaks, so it's really chatty." – Paper Mistake Buzzy Beetle Collectible Treasure description. Paper Mario: The Origami King.
  25. ^ "This is our finest moment! Bowser's Minions are invincible! We shall be victorious!" – Bowser. Super Mario RPG.
  26. ^ "A spike-covered member of the Koopa tribe." – Spiny Tattle Log. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.
  27. ^ "いっこくも早くパワースターを取り返さないと、この世界はクッパ軍団のものになってしまいます。" – Super Mario 64 japanese manual.
  28. ^ クッパ軍団RPG side mode in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions.
  29. ^ Super Mario Bros. Wonder official website. Nintendo (Japanese). Retrieved October 10,2024.
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